We walked around Istanbul today. Checking out museums, mosques and markets. So many locals and tourists around. Cars filling the narrow streets and fast driving taxis. Many options for a quick stop to buy take away kebabs, different flavoured baklava (I tried 6 today, double walnut was my fav) freshly squeezed juices. Every restauranteur you lock eye contact with is "welcoming" you to take a seat at their "finest" table. The Grand Bazaar in Istanbul is one of th...

The Bosphorus, also known as the Istanbul Strait, is a strait that forms part of the boundary between Europe and Asia. We booked a night cruise that started by the Golden Horn, which surrounds the Old City on the north side. During the cruise, drinks (vodka cocktails) and buffet dinner of grilled meat balls, chicken shish kebab, salads and bowls of sauces (which were like dips) were all included. As well as entertainment: A magician, Katibim (a traditional T...

The view from our room tonight of the lit up Hagia Sophia Mosque which is located closely to the famous Blue Mosque. After a long journey here. From Melbourne to an unexpected (to us only) stop in Kuala Lumpur (to change flight staff) to a no time to sit down transfer in Dubai (just experiencing the room size lifts and train to the next terminal) we are here in Istanbul Turkey and arrived at our (Agora Life) hotel by taxi feeling very tired. Luckily we have enoug...

We are relaxing and enjoying treats whilst waiting for our one stop (in Dubai) flight to Istanbul, Turkey.