Tips on Transportation
A nostalgic look at Istanbul traffic in the 1950s This photo is from the long-forgotten…
by Mahan Dogrusoz 21/01/2023
A nostalgic look at Istanbul traffic in the 1950s This photo is from the long-forgotten…
by Mahan Dogrusoz 21/01/2023
What is crucial to remember is that Turkish culture is a predominantly patriarchal culture. Although…
by Mahan Dogrusoz 21/01/2023
Turkish culture is a ‘chit chat’ culture. It is called ‘muhabbet’ in Turkish which simply…
by Mahan Dogrusoz 21/01/2023
Istanbul Archeological Museum’s Garden The establishment of museums is relatively new in Turkish history compared…
by Mahan Dogrusoz 21/01/2023
This article is for those who like it “fancy”. In a world that has chosen…
by Mahan Dogrusoz 21/01/2023
There is a strong jewellery tradition in Turkish culture. During the Ottoman period, Armenians were…
by Mahan Dogrusoz 21/01/2023
Ottoman hammam tradition was adopted from the Romans. But Ottomans’ understanding of cleanliness was radically…
by Mahan Dogrusoz 21/01/2023
If you want to read something about Istanbul, start with Midnight at the Pera Palace.…
by Mahan Dogrusoz 21/01/2023
Eastern Roman Empire did not only construct above the ground, it also constructed a city…
by Mahan Dogrusoz 21/01/2023
The room of domes If I had a chance to pick one hotel across all…
by Mahan Dogrusoz 21/01/2023
Finest Examples of Hammams Across Istanbul There are incredibly beautiful examples of Ottoman hammams in…
by Mahan Dogrusoz 21/01/2023
Here is a wonderful documentary on Ara Guler: one of the prominent photographers of Istanbul…
by Mahan Dogrusoz 20/01/2023
Here is a very interesting documentary on the rich musical traditions of Istanbul. The documentary…
by Mahan Dogrusoz 20/01/2023
Covered Bazaar in history Covered Bazaar today One immediately thinks of the Covered Bazaar when…
by Mahan Dogrusoz 20/01/2023
Istanbul is not only a bridge between the east and west, it is also a…
by Mahan Dogrusoz 20/01/2023