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The Kars Wool Market
Jun 10, 2021
Above is a pic of a most fascinating experience: the Wool Market in Kars, Eastern Turkey. Being a sheep-farmer's daughter, I was captivated by it all. Since wool is the primary ingredient of hand-made rugs, I thought it proper to start at the start! Only natural fibers are used to make handmade rugs. Wool is soft, durable, easy to work with, relatively cheap and dyes...
A Culinary Tour of Istanbul
Jun 10, 2021
The runaway favourite highlight of our recent trip to Istanbul was a walking culinary tour with Culinary Backstreets. This company operates several different walking tours in Istanbul; the one we chose was 'Two Markets, Two Continents'. It is truly an extraordinary way to experience Istanbul away from the tourists. It was outstanding and I cannot recommend it enough. We were two groups of 6, (the...
Our Favourite Things in Istanbul
Jan 28, 2021
I have some great new additions to my "Favourite Things to do in Istanbul' list. As well as my favourite Bookshop, Jewelry store, Rug shop, Hotel and cafe, I can now add the best place to buy fresh Turkish Delight, favourite Pub and favourite place to buy leather handbags (from where I just bought three!) Favourite Pub....Cozy Restaurant & Cafe. On Divanyolu Street (the main...