Author: tjiskavw

This is reputed to be the biggest mosque in the world. It's undergoing a major restoration right now so while I was inside, I didn't really get to "see" it.…

I'm betting this woman was going for matchy-matchy

a brilliant example of Byzantine architecture and art -figuratively and literally

Originally built as a church it became a mosque when the Ottoman Empire ruled and now is a museum under the Turkish president.

This little guy jumped up to sit next to me while I was having dinner and patiently waited by my side until I took pity and gave him a bite…

a string of odd shaped lights and lamps in various colors added to a couple of plants seems to be a common way to distinguish your dining establishment from others.…

This is a modest shop with a rug maker in action. Typically store owners try to invite you in for tea and introduce you to whole family while showing their…

These guys were trying to take a selfie with little success until a sympathetic bystander offered to photograph them - after the photo was taken, they shook hands with him…

This heavily spiced meat is slowly cooked on a vertical rotisserie and sliced to fill a pita along with onions, tomatoes and peppers. Divine.

I saw this guy and asked for permission to take his picture. He grinned, nodded and then jumped up and grabbed my camera! Gestured for me to sit down and…