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Istanbul in an Instant

Posted on 2014-04-11 by tikichris

For my birthday, Kemey and I spent a long weekend in Istanbul. Yes indeed, ya gotta do the Blue Mosque/Hagia Sophia/Basilica Cistern/Topkapi Palace/Grand Bazaar shuffle when you’re there, but there’s so much more to see and do in this massive and dynamic city. Here are just a few of the “other” highlights from our trip. Continue reading →

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Mega City Photo Exhibition: Call for Photographers

Posted on 2011-08-03 by tikichris

Call for photographers for upcoming Mega City Photo exhibition at Leeds College of Art Continue reading →

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Pure Istanbul (Qype does London)

Posted on 2010-04-07 by tikichris

Beyond the tourist addled cobblestoned warren of Sultanahmet and its checklist attractions corralled by tour buses, alluring and sprawling Istanbul beckons with something for anyone of any budget (or, indeed, for those with no regard for budgets at all). Yes, … Continue reading →