turkey

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…

I was yelled at for being disrespectful after taking this picture. I was just fascinated with how many vocations took place on the street and didn't think it was offensive…

I am told that when coffee bean prices skyrocketed during World War II, Turkish men addicted to caffeine needed a quick alternative so they turned to black tea which could…

Hadn't seen this since I left Africa but roasted corn venders dominate the streets of Istanbul- and the locals eat the whole thing including the cob!

While cats seem common everywhere in many countries, there' not really a lot of stray dogs, just those on a leash of their owner. However in Istanbul pooches hang out…