turkey

this lamb stewed with a combination of raisins, figs, apricots, and almonds melted in the mouth. It is based on a 13th century recipe made for sultans. It's served at…

thought his outfit was as colorful as his produce!

I think if I were half my age, I'd collect things that I considered unique and open a boutique or sell them through a special website - like these shoes…

yep - that's what they call these fruit stands - and with good reason too - all that natural fruit juice is a real boost to the immune system!

while listening to the daily calls for prayer....it doesn't get more exotic especially in the cafes of sultanahnet square!

This area was my favorite part of Istanbul - colorful, vibrant, with tons of great food and people watching. This cafe is one of many outside a maze of indoor…

As mentioned, cats are considered sacred in Istanbul but don't seem to rest on their glory. They kill the rodents who bring disease and mice who destroy library books. You…

Istanbul is a predominantly Muslim City where religion considers cats sacred creatures. Consequently it's estimated that approximately 125,000 cats roam the place freely in restaurants, mosques, bizarres, stores, parks....and feel…