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Birgi – one of the best villages in Turkey - Inside Out In Istanbul
Birgi is located on the Silk Road and the town was once an important silk production centre, beginning some fifteen hundred years ago. By 1426 it had come under the control of the Ottoman Empire and in 17th century, Evliya Çelebi noted that loads of silk were being sent from Birgi to cities all over Turkey. These days silk weaving is done on industrial looms but there are still some small workshops producing delicate items on traditional silk hand looms. Birgi was chosen as one of the 3 best villages in Turkey in 2022 by the United Nations World Tourism Organization and once you’ve seen it for yourself, I’m sure you’ll agree.
Kadikoy Guide - Inside Out In Istanbul
Today Kadikoy is a hive of activity, packed with cheesemongers and charcuteries, cafes and coffee shops galore, popular bars, cheap student eats and a smattering of upmarket restaurants. So much so I decided to write this brief Kadikoy guide so you can find all my posts about the neighbourhood in the one place.
Istanbul 50 Unsung Places - my alternative guidebook to the city - Inside Out In Istanbul
I’m a Sydney, Australia born sociologist, author and travel writer who’s lived on the Asian side of Istanbul for many years. I’m fascinated by the history, social life, religious customs and personal stories to be
Birgi – one of the best villages in Turkey - Inside Out In Istanbul
Birgi is located on the Silk Road and the town was once an important silk production centre, beginning some fifteen hundred years ago. By 1426 it had come under the control of the Ottoman Empire and in 17th century, Evliya Çelebi noted that loads of silk were being sent from Birgi to cities all over Turkey. These days silk weaving is done on industrial looms but there are still some small workshops producing delicate items on traditional silk hand looms. Birgi was chosen as one of the 3 best villages in Turkey in 2022 by the United Nations World Tourism Organization and once you’ve seen it for yourself, I’m sure you’ll agree.
Demre - Inside Out In Istanbul
Modern day Demre is essentially a dusty farming town full of shops selling agricultural equipment and simple lokanta serving up doner or home cooked food. Tomatoes grow in abundance alongside orchards lush with citrus trees but back in the 5th century BC Myra, as Demre was known, was a powerful Lycian city.
Where to have a drink in Istanbul this festive season - Inside Out In Istanbul
Now that you’ve booked your trip to Istanbul in winter, you’ll want to learn where to enjoy some festive cheer, alcoholic of course, accompanied by some tasty Turkish delights. Luckily for us, Turkish wine expert Andrea Lemieux aka The Quirky Cork took some time out of her busy schedule quaffing new wines to write this
7 Reasons to visit Istanbul in Winter - Inside Out In Istanbul
I’m a winter baby and I love when the temperature drops so I can roam Istanbul to my heart’s content without getting too hot. It’s really lovely to experience Istanbul in winter, as Julia Bayne, business owner at Istanbul Place Apartments - offering historic apartments for short stays in Galata – knows well. You remember
3 days in Mersin - Inside Out In IstanbulInside Out In Istanbul
When you travel to Türkiye your travel radar is usually tuned to the classics—Sultanahmet, Cappadoci and beautiful beaches but for those of you looking for something a little different then Mersin is the offbeat indie film of travel destinations—quirky, unexpected, and entirely captivating.
What to Pack for a Summer (and Early Fall) Vacation in Istanbul - Inside Out In IstanbulInside Out In Istanbul
You’d think the chances of crossing paths with someone who only lives a few blocks away from you in real life in Istanbul (population 16 million and counting) via a Facebook group started by American writers would be pretty slim. … Continue reading →
SABIHA GÖKÇEN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT - Inside Out In IstanbulInside Out In Istanbul
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport is around 38km from Sultanahmet, the historical centre of Istanbul. Now the new metro link has opened you can easily fly in and out from the Asian side of the city, no matter where you're staying.
The Hagia Sophia in Istanbul and Thomas Whittemore - Inside Out In IstanbulInside Out In Istanbul
Reams have been written about the Hagia Sophia, originally a Byzantine church, mosque, museum and now a mosque again, so I thought it was high time I wrote a post about, looking at its history, the lighting and Thomas Whittemore.
How to become Fluent in Turkish - Inside Out In IstanbulInside Out In Istanbul
If you’ve been following my writing for a while, you’ll know I have a pretty good level of Turkish. I learnt a lot by tackling things like getting my resident permit, going to the hospital, dealing with banks and bureaucracy … Continue reading →
Turkey earthquake 2023 – how you can help - Inside Out In IstanbulInside Out In Istanbul
When headlines about a natural disaster move off the front page of the news, that doesn’t mean the people affected by it are doing OK. If anything, their needs are greater, especially in south east Turkey and Syria where as … Continue reading →
Turkish National Public Holidays 2023 - Inside Out In IstanbulInside Out In Istanbul
2023 will be a big year for Turkey with national elections slated for June and Republic Day on October 29 marking 100 years since the founding of modern Turkey. At the moment only the one day in October is set … Continue reading →