Minarets in the Istanbul Skyline
Modern Turkey’s (1923) constitution deems it a secular republic that separates church and state. However, Islam is inextricably woven into…
Cruising the Continental Divide in Istanbul
Is Turkey part of Europe, Asia or the Middle East? The answer is a resounding yes. It is 3% in Europe and…
Grounded in Istanbul
Turkey. Istanbul. Why Istanbul? Why not? I travel with a folding map of the world and a package of poster putty. Every time…