Living in the South of Italy / What I Loved & Didn’t Love
Moving to the south of Italy wasn’t something I had planned. It was a spur of the moment decision based…
Italy / Exploring the Endless Blue of Salento
I’ve been exploring Salento recently – the southernmost part of Italy, deep in the heel of the boot. Visiting friends,…
Istanbul / St. Mary of the Mongols
St. Mary of the Mongols is the last remaining Byzantine church of Constantinople that was never converted into a mosque….
Istanbul / Saniora Tatlıları
A short walk from Aksaray metro is one of Istanbul’s most vibrant neighbourhoods known to locals as ‘Little Syria’. From…
Istanbul / The Forgotten Fountains
While living in Istanbul, I wondered about its many fountains, many of which were in disrepair. I decided to do…
Istanbul / A Trip To The Archaeological Museums
The Museum of the Ancient Orient is home to a very special artefact known as Exhibit L.2461. A small clay…
Istanbul / Kariye Müzesi
One of the highlights of my life in Istanbul was visiting the Church of the Holy Saviour in Chora, a…
Istanbul / Inside the Hagia Sophia
Dedicated on December 26th, 537 by the emperor Justinian, the great church of Haghia Sophia was the religious centre of…