RomaniaHenri Coandă International Airport44°33’54” N 26°5’43” E
August 9, 2024 in Romania ⋅ ☁️ 27 °C
After two days in Bucharest, ready to fly to Istanbul! Flying with Pegasus Airlines for the first time.
(If you want to see the pictures of Bucharest I created a specific section in my FInd PenguinsRead more
TurkeySabiha Gökçen International Airport40°53’35” N 29°18’13” E
August 9, 2024 in Turkey ⋅ 🌙 25 °C
Landed on the Asian side of Istanbul! Officially my first time in Asia.
Sabiha Gökçen Airport is quite far from the city center and serves as a hub for low-cost airlines, including Pegasus. ARead more
TurkeyBeyoğlu41°1’59” N 28°58’36” E
August 9, 2024 in Turkey ⋅ 🌙 25 °C
İstiklal Caddesi is one of the main streets of the city, bustling with 3 million people every day (comparable to the entire population of Rome). Along this pedestrian street, you’ll find dozens ofRead more
TurkeyTaksim Square41°2’15” N 28°59’8” E
August 10, 2024 in Turkey ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
Taksim Square is located at the end of İstiklal Caddesi and is the most important square in the city, full of shops and restaurants and with a huge mosque. The square is served by a metro station.Read more
TurkeyKaraköy41°1’17” N 28°58’31” E
August 10, 2024 in Turkey ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
The sunset over the Bosphorus paints the sky, the water and the monuments with breathtaking hues, a moment of pure enchantment. Truly magical moments.
TurkeyAkaretler41°2’19” N 28°59’58” E
August 10, 2024 in Turkey ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
The Dolmabahçe Palace is an imperial palace built in European style in the mid-1800s, overlooking the Bosphorus.
It is a blend of European architectural styles and served as the heart of the OttomanRead more
Turkeyfair Istanbul41°0’51” N 28°58’31” E
August 10, 2024 in Turkey ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
Tasting the culinary wonders of Turkish culture:
- Lahmacun, a Turkish-style pizza topped with minced meat and spices.
- Adana Kebab, hand-minced meat skewered and cooked over an open flame.
- CağRead more
TurkeyGalata tower41°1’32” N 28°58’27” E
August 10, 2024 in Turkey ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
The Galata Tower is a watchtower built by the Genoese in the medieval period in Romanesque style.
It stands about 66.9 meters tall and, at the time of its construction, was the tallest building inRead more
TurkeySüleymaniye mosque41°0’59” N 28°57’50” E
August 11, 2024 in Turkey ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
Suleiman the Magnificent, the greatest sultan of the Ottoman Empire, ordered the construction of this impressive mosque, which was completed in 1557.
The most beautiful parts are undoubtedly theRead more
TurkeySüleymaniye mosque41°0’59” N 28°57’54” E
August 11, 2024 in Turkey ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
The Süleymaniye Mosque offers a wonderful panoramic view of the city, including the Bosphorus, the Golden Horn, the Sea of Marmara and the historic peninsula.
