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Ant Oracle
We unfortunately all know by now that Istanbul is expecting a devastating earthquake which is apparently going to be its downfall. Ever since news of this prediction is out, scientifics and nerds all have been trying to figure out the exact when and where of this 7.0 earthquake that is going to... Read more...
Published 7 days ago

Turkey Groans…Again
Sorry to bring you bad news today…but it is, what it is. Details are still sketchy so things can change on us here, but as of posting time here is an update on today’s attack. Around 11am this morning the US Consulate in Istanbul was attacked by gunmen, 3 Police are dead and 3 attackers are... Read more...
Published 2 weeks ago

No Joy In Mudville Tonight
The Curtain Falls on Turkey’s Amazing Run All great things must come to an end…and so Turkey bows out of the Euro 2008 gracefully and proudly. I decided last night that I would stay above the fray and wouldn’t mention, or even hint at the disgraceful conduct of the officiating team in their... Read more...
Published 3 weeks ago

The Fat Lady Sings for Turkiye!
Turks Celebrate in Kadikoy Over the last few weeks Turkey has ridden a roller coaster of emotions as they have fought their way into the quarter finals and then tonight the semi-finals of the Euro 2008. Beating Croatia back from victory in the last minute of overtime to tie it up, Turkey... Read more...
Published 4 weeks ago

Nightmen of Istanbul I
For years I have tried to pass myself off as a morning person. For whatever reason, people take great pride in being early-risers. Those of us who aren’t, are made to feel as if we are less than prudent…after-all, the early bird gets the prize, right? You never hear anyone fudging the facts... Read more...
Published a month ago

Mehmet Moves In
. I guess 555 years has a way of diluting the history of conquest and defeat. Today, May 29th, marks the anniversary of the conquest of Constantinople, the defeat of the Byzantium Empire and the death of Constantine XI. Yesterday I took a walk along Theo’s famous wall and tried to imagine the... Read more...
Published 2 months ago

Summer Comes a-knockin’!
I’ve been back in Istanbul for one week now and god knows how I’ve missed it so. My first weekend back was spent shopping and since the weather was so gorgeous, we decided to indulge ourselves with a boat tour. If you don’t already know, there are boat tours of the Bosphorus that leave... Read more...
Published 2 months ago

The Value of Men
There’s an old Moorish proverb that says “He who does not travel does not know the value of men”…I can relate to that sentiment. I love this city of Istanbul, its history, its food and beauty…but most of all I love its people. As you have heard me say over the past few years�"we have... Read more...
Published 2 months ago

Snuffing Out a Bit of Culture
May 19th is a big deal in Turkey commemorating the start of the War for Independence. I find that ironic, because today is another “May 19th” that is going to be remembered for a long time…this one for restricting a freedom that many Turks have enjoyed without restraint.  That of... Read more...
Published 2 months ago

It is time for "Çizgili Günler"
Grrr, I missed the first day, but still there is much to see! Event’s website is here Read more...
Published 2 months ago