Archive for the ‘Istanbul’ Category

Thank you, Bobby Chinn, for your show “World Cafe Middle East: Istanbul” has brought back memories of my short trip to Istanbul! The places you’ve been, the food you’ve tasted, the people you’ve met & the culture you’ve experienced instantly took me back to the early Winter of 2005! I never imagined myself setting foot [...]

If you’re visiting Istanbul, be sure not to miss the whirling dervishes and belly dancing. I am so in love with the beauty of the city, a sight for sore eyes! Mystical, magical, memorable!! One thing I regret was I didn’t have enough time (a week is too short to stroll all over this city) [...]

Istanbul Video

Posted: January 29, 2006 in Globe Trekker, islam, Istanbul

Below is a video taken on Thursday 1st of Dec, in front of Istanbul University, Istanbul which is situated not far from the Grand Bazaar. The quality of the video is not that good as it was the 1st time for me to actually use my Sony Cybershot T-33 to record a short video.

Edited Pictures

Posted: December 15, 2005 in Globe Trekker, islam, Istanbul, Our World, Snaps

Will be framing these pictures and hang them on the wall in my room.

Awake at last!

Posted: December 5, 2005 in Globe Trekker, Istanbul

Last week was the best exercise & the most I’ve done all my life. To tell you the truth, I do not exercise! I did take up aerobics for a few months but then I got lazy and all I wanted to do was sleep so I QUIT! Today, my back hurts. I blame it [...]

ORIENT HOUSE

Posted: December 4, 2005 in culture, Globe Trekker, Istanbul, Snaps

ORIENT HOUSE

Posted: December 4, 2005 in Globe Trekker, Istanbul

ALONG THE BOSPOROUS

Posted: December 4, 2005 in culture, Globe Trekker, islam, Istanbul, Snaps