The Princes’ Islands in Istanbul are a popular day trip to escape from the city. Each island has something different to offer.
The Church of St. George (Aya Yorgi in Turkish) is a peaceful place at the top of the highest hill on the island of Büyükada, in the Princes’…
Perhaps the reason the island of Heybeliada is internationally known is the controversy surrounding Halki Seminary (Θεολογική Σχολή Χάλκης), which sits on a hill just above town. It’s the…
Heybeliada is the second biggest of the Princes’ Islands in Istanbul. It makes for a nice, relaxing day trip from the bustling and chaotic mainland.
The Sadberk Hanım Museum (Sadberk Hanım Müzesi) is a fantastic private museum in Istanbul, Turkey. It’s housed in a pair of historic mansions in the village of Büyükdere,…
Beykoz is a pleasant village on the Asian side of the Bosporus in Istanbul, located in the district of the same name. It’s a nice place to spend…