Persian New Year

It is the first time I celebrate Persian new year (Nowruz) outside of Iran and without my family, but my friend, Mina, makes a very beautiful Haft-Sin (traditional table with 7 symbolic items).
My new year starts with a full-day solo walk in Istanbul famous spots. I go to Taksim Square, İstiklal Street and Galata Tower. I don't like crowded places, so I choose random alleys, many of them full of graffiti. At last, I go to Galata Bridge and finish my tour with a Simit!Read more