Tag: Sultanahmet

Hello Again, Istanbul – Hagia Sophia

Spending last night on the bus was a regrettable decision. I couldn’t find any position that was comfortable in my non-reclining seat. I was considering just lying down…

Istanbul Day Three – New and Old Istanbul

After being unable to enter the mosques yesterday because I was wearing shorts, today I put on a pair of long jeans and we headed to the Sultan…

Istanbul Day Two – Basilica Cistern and the Grand Bazaar

Fighting a double-whammy of long days and jetlag, this morning was painfully slow to get going. But, we knew we had to get up early enough for breakfast…

Istanbul Day One – Bishkek to Istanbul

There is little joy in waking at 3:15AM for an international flight, especially after going to bed in a 12-bed dormitory two-and-a-half hours earlier. The sole comfort was…