Istanbul Ferry Trip to the Princes' Islands

On a sunny sunday, I met my friend at Kadikoy pier. We took breakfast with a couple of tea and simits, which are croissants of Istanbul.

Then we took the ferry to the Princes' Islands of Istanbul.

Ferry trip is another nice way of travelling Istanbul. Like train trips, you can witness the life and culture of Istanbul. Sea gulls chased us all the way closely and cathed the pieces of simits we throw them.

Antique fine porcelaine plate with drawing: Acropolis

Antique fine porcelaine plate with drawing: ACROPOLIS, PATENT D W, with motto stamp "DIEU ET MON DROIT, HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE", by "C.L.A.Q. BRO"

Read & see more »

Train Trips to Istanbul

I love train trips. It is the best way to witness the culture and life of the people where you are travelling. It is not the destination, it is the pleasure of travel itself. (This what BMW tells us in TV commercials.) I went to Istanbul by a train from Ankara. I boarded in the night, and I was in Istanbul, Haydarpasa Pier next morning. I took a single seat instead of private cabin. Because I don't like to isolate myself and go to sleep but I like to see the people while travelling.

Read & see more »

Tughra: The Sultan's Seal

A tughra is a calligraphic seal or signature of an Ottoman sultan that was affixed to all official documents and correspondence. It was also carved on his seal and stamped on the coins minted during his reign.

Read & see more »

Istanbul Backpacker

Search This Blog