Hello, lovelies! So as you may have noticed, I didn’t post a Saturday Snapshot last week because I was in ISTANBUL, a city that totally deserves all-caps. I have a strict no-computers-allowed rule-on-weekend-trips rule because if I can’t be away from my laptop for five days then I may truly have a problem. (Furiously scrolling through my Instagram feed on my iPod totally doesn’t count, right?)
So this week’s Saturday Snapshot are my favorite photos from the last two weeks… but naturally, they are all from my Istanbul trip- a very photogenic city may I just say!
Photo A
Staying with my cousin Suzy over the weekend, an Istanbul resident, provided not only a good excuse to catch up with one of my favorite family members but also to see the city from a very local angle. I loved stumbling upon random Turkish moments like these gorgeous rugs hanging from street-lights and old women casually walking down the street in the shadow of one of the world’s greatest architectural wonders.
Photo B
It was nice to smell the sea air and enjoy the sun in Istanbul! Living in drizzly, overcast Paris makes me really miss nature at times.
Photo C
The food in Istanbul did not disappoint. I (unfortunately) discovered a new love for pistachio baklava, as pictured.
Photo D
Standing in the in Hagia Sofia realized a dream I have had since 10th grade history class. This church turned mosque turned museum, which is over 1,500 years old, is absolutely magnificent. Post soon.
Photo E
As a huge fan of Arabic architecture, I really enjoyed photographing the intricate patterns and script at the venerable Blue Mosque.
So, which photo did you like best this week? Isn’t Turkey photogenic?
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Photo C! Yum! I’m off to Turkey later this year. Can’t wait. Istanbul looks like such a colurful city.
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Have a great time, Megan! You’ll definitely enjoy- Istanbul is very unique, historical and alive.
Photo C rules!What are the ingredients of Pistachio Baklava? Looks so delicious!
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I’m not entirely sure but I would guess phyllo dough, sugar, honey, butter, pistachios? Whatever it is it’s delicious!
Enjoyed all your pictures as I’m travelling to Istanbul in one month :-) However, my favourite one is: E
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Have an amazing trip! I’ll be posting lots about Istanbul shortly so hopefully you will enjoy the pics :)
Photo C! I love baklava!
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Ah, me too! If only it weren’t so incredibly fattening!
Can’t wait to hear more about Istanbul! Amazing photos! I love photos E and C! And I really crave some Turkish food now :)
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Thank you! I found it really fun to take photos there. And yes, Turkish food is beyond amazing :)
These are amazing!!! I love C….and now I want one!
I could eat an entire box of baklava, I swear! So good.
I guess the photo I thought was asthetically beautiful
is the fan. I love the design and the colors. The sea picture I liked too.
It is a photogenic country. Look forward to your other photos.
Love,
Gamma
Thank you, Gamma! I’m glad you enjoyed. Will call you soon!
Love, Ashley
My fav is Photo E – mainly because I’ve wanted to go to Istanbul for a long time, and the Blue Mosque is top of my list of things to see. Looking forward to reading more about your trip (even though I’m uber-jealous!)
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I’m sure you’ll make it there soon! I was actually surprised by how inexpensive my flight was- 140 euros round-trip from Paris.
Istanbul was my favorite city…the colors, the people, the smells, it was amazing! Loved the Hagia Sophia and your photos were great!
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I loved the Hagia Sofia, it was truly an unforgettable experience. And thanks, glad you enjoyed!
I just loved Istanbul and was lucky like yourself to have someone there to show me around. Such a neat city that I’d love to visit again soon! Can’t wait to read your posts about it!
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