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Istanbul
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Traffic got nothing on us!
Having a little chat in the van whilst driving to the next destination on The Other Tour.
Istanbul Vacation
What should you really know about this place? Yes the culture is pretty open and welcoming. Yes the history is mind-blowing. Yes the food is diverse and delicious. And yes the carpets are nice. But how about the people? Today’s millions of people?
Contemporary Architecture in Istanbul
No need to discuss that those deep historical layers of very many different ages and inhabitants together with the unique geography give the city its spirit and attraction for travelling to Istanbul. However, Istanbul has other sides to explore as well.. more contemporary side, making you feel the existance of modern intellectuality. This “togetherness” of history and contemporaneity makes Istanbul even more unique to travel and explore.
It’s all about the money!!
When the moment arrives, we have to go through the emberrasing moments of asking for the money. We wish The Other Tour was free, that’s always been my dream for it. But it is not. And it is pretty expensive actually.
The Other Tour – Kids in Istanbul
See what happens if you let the kids in the school take your camera and keep it for a little while. Special thanks to Mayte Luviano for sending us the video.
Fethi Karatas on The Other Tour
Fethi Karatas doing his introduction in the morning. This took place during one of ‘The Other Tour’s in Istanbul, 2012.
The Other Tour, Bosphorus, New Jersey, Laura
Another nice moment on Bosphorus, Istanbul during The Other Tour in May 2013.
I wanna guide The Other Tour
Trevor Brown wants to guide The Other Tour.
Yogurt, eggplants and red pepper
This one is personal favourite! I call it ‘homemade yogurt with sweet red peppers and eggplants’. Here we go: (For 5 people) INGRIDIENTS Yogurt 3 green onions, finely chopped 2 eggplants 3 red peppers Olive oil DIRECTIONS – First you peel the eggplants and chop them well. You lay them in salty water for at least…
