Road Cycling in Istanbul
Back in 2012, I wrote an article titled “Road Cycling in Istanbul” for the website Cycling Passion. The article was predominantly in a Q&A format. Now, for 2024, I wanted to revisit and expand on that article. A lot has…
Category Cats of Istanbul
What Makes Istanbul a City People Never Want to Leave?
There’s something I’ve observed in people living in Istanbul (and many others have observed it too): once someone settles in this city, they either can’t leave or find it very difficult to leave and even if they do, after some…
Istanbul Cats: The Complex Reality of Life on the Streets
Istanbul has become famous worldwide as the “city of cats” in recent years. And it’s true; there are hundreds of thousands* of stray cats in Istanbul, and many of them live better, are better fed, and even receive healthcare at…