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Where to See Whirling Dervishes in Istanbul
A Whirling Dervish Performance The phrase “whirling dervish” – as it is used in English – suggests someone out of control, spinning madly, directionless. In fact, true whirling dervishes practice a...
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The Many Names of Istanbul
Constantinople Map. Photo courtesy of Shizhao via Wikimedia Commons. The modern city of Istanbul has known a variety of names during its long history. These different monikers are associated with...
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The Dolmabahçe Palace
Gate to the Dolmabahce Palace. Photo courtesy of Dennis Jarvis via Flickr. The 19th-century Dolmabahçe Palace, which lords over the Bosphorus on Istanbul’s European shore, is one of the most glamorous...
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11 Lesser Known Sights in Istanbul
Rumeli Hisarı, photo by Mike Dunphy Speak to anyone returning from a trip to Istanbul, and you can most likely guess where they’ve been: The Blue Mosque, Galata Tower, Taksim Square, Hagia...
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Strolling Along the Bosphorus in Istanbul
Strolling on the Bosphorus, photo by Mike Dunphy On the whole, Istanbul is not a foot-friendly city. Not only does the city sprawl across steep hills, but each is heavily congested with traffic of 15...
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Belly Dancing in Istanbul
Belly Dancer in Istanbul, photo by Rande Archer via Flickr The Turks are the first people to tell you that belly dancing is not really a Turkish thing. The torso-twisting dance of the Orient is...
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