Blogs in November 2021

Longing for Istanbul: The Words I Haven’t Said Yet 27th November 2021

From the moment Lisa Morrow first stepped onto Turkish soil in 1990, her love affair with the country has been tumultuous. She came to stay forever and then left for good many times, but could never get Turkey and...

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Waiting for the Tulips to Bloom: Adrift in Istanbul 24th July 2017

When the dream of living in a foreign country is rudely shattered by gritty reality, there are two choices. Turn tail and run or bravely face what life throws at you. Welcome to a roller coaster ride through the...

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Exploring Turkish Landscapes: Crossing Inner Boundaries 24th July 2017

The first time Lisa Morrow went to Turkey she was just one of many young people on the great pilgrimage to Europe and beyond. The colourful sights, sounds and smells of foreign countries appeal to their need for adventure...

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Inside Out In Istanbul: Making Sense of the City 24th July 2017

For most people, Istanbul is synonymous with its world famous sights, the Haghia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and Dolmabahçe Palace. Few tourists manage to go beyond the beauty of the historical district of Sultanahmet to visit the other face...

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