Istanbul Travel Blog

Istanbul is at a junction point of the Black Sea and the Marmara Sea. The very famous Bosphorus is the canal that locates itself at the connection of both Seas. This unique combo of multiple Seas on all sides of the city create a nice opportunity for the nature lovers: they can enjoy the seaside, whilst...

Recall that this weekend Istanbul’s Boutique Restaurant Mimolett (with aspirations for Michelin Stars) is hosting Chef Bahadoer. Together with the managing owner Murat Bozok (of Mimolett), Chef Bahadoer is cooking for the guests of Mimolett. Michelin Star Chef Soenil Bahadoer I have my hands on...

Van is a city in the eastern side of Turkey, almost next to the Turkish border on the East. It is a beautiful city situated on a plain that extends out from the Lake of Van. The beauty of Van and its surroundings make into many Turkish and international proverbs. It is known as the “Pearl of the...

Each district of Istanbul has its own open market one day a week. People living in those districts go to the open markets to get fresh fruit and vegetable, fish, cheese, cheap clothing & underwear, cosmetics etc, etc… These are much like the farmers’ markets of UK or the street bazaars of...

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BbPsVknvg0Y[/youtube] A nice tribute for all Moms, a song I personally love very much…

[vimeo]http://vimeo.com/14793404[/vimeo] This Sunday (May 8) is the Mother’s Day in Turkey. If you have not yet bought an outstanding gift for you mother or made one yourself, consider taking her to Istanbul Modern Museum. A nice embedded video from Vimeo is available for you to see the inner...

Unfortunately, you have not read anything wrong in the headline. Rumor has it that Formula 1 will be saying bye-bye to Istanbul this year. Therefore, if you have not already done so, maybe is a good idea to purchase tickets for this great event this year. The official tickets vendor is Biletix. [Image By...

Some very exiciting stuff is happening at the Culinary Arts Academy this month. You may recall from earlier months few of the other exciting workshops and seminars that had taken place at the Academy; but somehow the happenings of this month seem to excite me even more… Culinary Arts Academy (MSA...

For those who love hard rock and follow it everywhere, will be glad to hear that Sonisphere is getting ready to take place in June in Istanbul as well. Iron Maiden will be here! And with their entire stage production systems… For more information and tickets, visit Biletix.com  

Istanbul’s gastronomic boutique restaurant Mimolett (also one of this author’s favorites), is putting its finger on a fabolous event this week. Mimolett is going to host Michelin Star Chef SoenilBahadoer – the chef owner of famous 1 Michelin Star Restaurant De Lindehof in Netherlands-on...