Anadolu Hisarı, Istanbul, Turkey

Anadolu Hisarı is a village on the Asian side of the Bosphorus in Istanbul, Turkey. It’s located in the Beykoz district and named for a late-14th-century Ottoman fortress.

Rumelihisarı, Istanbul, Turkey

Rumelihisarı is a neighborhood on the European side of the Bosphorus in Istanbul, Turkey. It’s named for the 15th-century Rumeli Fortress, which dominates the area. It lies in…

Bebek, Istanbul, Turkey

Bebek is an upscale neighborhood on the European side of the Bosphorus in Istanbul, Turkey. It’s located in the Beşiktaş district between Arnavutköy and Rumelihisarı.

Seaside mansions in Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey

Arnavutköy is a picturesque village on the European side of the Bosphorus in Istanbul, Turkey. It’s located in the Beşiktaş district between Kuruçeşme and Bebek.

One of the iconic photos of Istanbul in Ortaköy, Istanbul, Turkey

Ortaköy is a picturesque village on the European side of the Bosphorus in Istanbul, Turkey. It’s been overrun by tourists but is still an enjoyable place to spend…

Kuzguncuk, Istanbul, Turkey

Kuzguncuk is one of my favorite places to spend time in Istanbul. It’s a small village on the Asian side of the Bosphorus between Paşalimanı and Beylerbeyi.