
Nobody’s business but the Turks. (Things to do in Istanbul, Turkey.)
While I spent my nights having fun around Istanbul, I spent my mornings touring some of the bigger attractions.
Like the Spice Market where I could have bought anything from nuts to candy to scarves to natural viagra.
And the Galata Bridge, where men spent their day and night fishing.
And Hagia Sofia, a basilica turned mosque turned museum.
And the ancient Basilica Cistern, Istanbul’s largest.
Even after a week in Istanbul I don’t feel like I got to see everything I hoped to see. What I ended up loving most was that it seemed to have the perfect mix of old world and new world. After touring around some other stops in Turkey I should be back in a couple of weeks for more though!
frgttful
October 14, 2011at8:34 amThis entry has my favorite pics so far from your adventure! Great job!
Do you use any particular software?
Val
October 22, 2011at12:04 pmThanks! I use Lightroom and Photoshop, but don’t usually do too much editing to my photos!
Andrew
October 15, 2011at6:11 amI love how all the spices make the little peaks. I do wonder though if they actually sell any? If they do, do they repeak the spices??
The cistern is on my list.
Val
October 22, 2011at12:04 pmHaha, I didn’t think of that! I wonder if that’s a job: spice spiker.
Francesca
October 20, 2011at4:13 pmAmazing photos! This is getting me even more excited for my trip. I’ll be in Istanbul in two weeks!
Val
October 22, 2011at12:05 pmThanks! I’m sure you’ll love Istanbul!
Ali
October 22, 2011at5:18 amReally making me jealous. I can’t wait to go to Turkey!
Val
October 22, 2011at12:05 pm🙂 You should, it’s a beautiful country!