My father is a big, big James Bond fan. So when my mother and I went on our trip to Istanbul in 2012, he insisted that we visit the Cistern. Because James Bond was there. The entrance to the Basilica Cistern is quite inconspicuous, located diagonally opposite the Hagia Sophia on Sultanahmet Square. The Cistern is one … Continue reading The Basilica Cistern in Istanbul
Okay, I knew there was chicken in my pudding. That’s why I ordered it. That and because it’s a delicacy in Turkish cuisine. Right up there on the list of top Turkish culinary delights, along with the doner kebabs and the Turkish delight, is the chicken pudding, or Tavuk göğsü as it is natively called. Yes, it’s pudding. And it’s made … Continue reading Excuse me, there’s some chicken in my pudding
When my mother and I visited Istanbul in February 2013, we were unprepared for the cold. I don’t know why but we thought 8 degrees was something we could withstand. To make things harder, there was also a constant drizzle during the first three days of our visit. We always over-pack for winter vacations now. On our … Continue reading Visiting Istanbul’s Süleymaniye Mosque – The uphill struggle
I am a Shah Rukh Khan fan. That’s right, I *heart* SRK. So someday, like any fan, I would not mind meeting him in person. Maybe I will squeal in shock and awe, maybe I will take a picture with him and even look good in it or maybe I will say something really intelligent. Until … Continue reading Turkish Delight and then some
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