Tag Archives: Istanbul

In Istanbul, but the question is: to Paypal or not to Paypal?

Posted on June 10, 2011 by The Dromomaniac

Back in Istanbul again on my way to Europe. Sometimes I think if you took the mosques and the call to prayer out of the city it isn’t much different than visiting Rome or Barcelona, but I never tire of … Continue reading →

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Spirographs for sale! Get your spirographs!

Posted on June 4, 2010 by The Dromomaniac

My last hours in Turkey were with my friend, Serhat. He works for a welding company and travels all over the Middle East to do business. I can listen to his stories for hours about the ins and outs of … Continue reading →

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The Breakfast Crasher of Istanbul

Posted on June 2, 2010 by The Dromomaniac

It’s a great feeling to take the ferry from the Asian side of Istanbul, Kadikoy, to the European port of Eminonu, with the whole central area laid out in front of you. Istanbul continues to be an amazing place despite … Continue reading →

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Istanbul—a good Kent!

Posted on May 30, 2010 by The Dromomaniac

Quiz question of the day: in how many straight countries I’ve been on this trip does my name, “Kent”, mean something in the local language? Answer: five. In Turkish it means “town”, in German “kennt” is the 3rd person singular … Continue reading →