Turkish Aesthetics

May 19, 2013 by Meghan Johnson

After a strange couple of days here in Tbilisi, I’m cheering myself up this Sunday with endless cups of jasmine tea and memories of Istanbul.  Here are some of the textures and colors of the Tomb of Sultan Mahmud, Hagia Sofia, Topkapi Palace, and Blue Mosque.

Categories: 2013, Europe, History, Istanbul, Middle East, Travel, Turkey • Tags: Hagia Sofia, Islam, Istanbul, Photography, Travel, Turkey

Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar

May 10, 2013 by Meghan Johnson

Categories: 2013, Eurasia, Europe, Travel, Turkey • Tags: Asia, Europe, Grand Bazaar, Haggling, Istanbul, Market, Photography, Travel, Turkey