Travel
Belgium-Netherlands Border
Things have been crazy in the office lately that I haven’t been able to sit down and write a proper long blog post. I’ve yet to edit my draft posts on Basilica Cistern, Hagia Sophia (Ayasofya), and Topkapi Palace, among others. To tide us over until then, here are three photos that I’d like to … Continue reading
I Dream Of Pamukkale…
One day, I hope to go back to Turkey, rediscover Istanbul’s sites and food, then go and see the mineral pool terraces of Pamukkale… Looks dreamy, right? I told MyEldest all about it…then he spoiled my reverie by asking, “Terraced pools? Does that mean if I pee in one pool, my pee will flow down … Continue reading
Tavuk Göğsü: Turkish Milk & Chicken Pudding
Tavuk göğsü is probably the most interesting food that I got to taste in Istanbul during my week-long stay there. At first glance, it looks like some sort of thick white pudding. Dig in with your fork and the consistency will remind you of melted mozzarella, but slightly tougher and not as stretchy. Nibble on … Continue reading
The Best Baklava In Istanbul
When in Istanbul, it’s a must to indulge in baklava, that ubiquitous delicacy made of countless layers of impossibly thin phyllo pastry that enconsces chopped nuts within its delicate layers, then finished off with a drizzle of thick, gooey syrup all over it. The phyllo pastry used for baklava is said to be so thin … Continue reading
Hali Hotel: Istanbul Hotel With A View?
Our trip to Istanbul was a last-minute decision of sorts, leaving me less than a week to find a hotel and actually secure rooms for our travel dates. For some reason, I had difficulty getting a room for five nights, so I ended up booking our last two nights at Ambassador Hotel (which I shall … Continue reading
