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THE SUBLIME AND THE HORRID
A politically incorrect blog about travel, diving, art, photography, food, books and other things that make life wonderful (or terrible). Cool photos, some bad videos and a lot of presumptuous and inconclusive words.


Istanbul: A Complete travel Guide to Ancient Constantinople and the Capital of the Ottoman Empire
Istanbul Without Rhetoric: What to See, Where to Go, What to Eat, and How to Visit While Avoiding Crowds, Mistakes, and Mass Tourism Itineraries
The Introvert Traveler
5 days ago40 min read


Dolmabahçe Palace in Istanbul: The Twilight of the Ottoman Empire
Dolmabahçe Palace (Istanbul): A Sumptuous Royal Residence or the Materialization of Ottoman Decline?
The Introvert Traveler
Mar 186 min read


Kadıköy and Street Art: When Istanbul Stops Being Imperial and Becomes Contemporary
Street Art and Murals in Kadıköy, Istanbul
The Introvert Traveler
Mar 144 min read


The Istanbul Archaeological Museum
Explore the Istanbul Archaeological Museum: history, collections, Sidon sarcophagi, and Greek-Roman sculptures explained through an analytical visitor’s review. Is it worth the visit?
The Introvert Traveler
Mar 115 min read


The Mosques of Istanbul
The Mosques of Istanbul: Their History, Their Function, and Their Role in the City
The Introvert Traveler
Mar 79 min read


The Hagia Sophia Basilica in Istanbul (Turkey)
The Hagia Sophia Basilica in Istanbul: history, architecture, and visiting experience
The Introvert Traveler
Feb 410 min read


The Basilica Cistern of Istanbul (Turkey): the ancient vestiges of subterranean Constantinople
The Basilica Cistern of Istanbul, the ancient vestiges of subterranean Constantinople: history, structure, and visitor experience
The Introvert Traveler
Jan 319 min read


Where (not) to eat street food in Istanbul: the balık ekmek stalls in Eminönü.
A Balık ekmek in Eminönü (Istanbul): a simple, popular fish sandwich, a lively atmosphere on the Golden Horn, and an authentic taste of everyday Istanbul.
The Introvert Traveler
Dec 27, 20252 min read


Street food in Istanbul: Güneş Kokoreç
Do you have the courage to eat kokoreç?
Because if you do, a whole new world will open up; so what will you choose?
Red pill or blue pill?
The Introvert Traveler
Dec 20, 20253 min read


Where to eat in Istanbul: Sultanahmet Köftecisi - the Lamb of God, butchered and cooked to perfection just steps from Hagia Sophia.
Eat like the locals in Istanbul: Sultanahmet Köftecisi - lamb morsels, meatballs, and nothing else.
The Introvert Traveler
Dec 17, 20253 min read


Topkapi Palace in Istanbul: Anatomy of an Empire
The Topkapi Palace in Istanbul: the splendor, wealth, and opulence of the Ottoman court, besieged by a monstrous serpent of tourists.
The Introvert Traveler
Nov 5, 20258 min read


IGA Lounge, Istanbul Airport: the model of perfection
The IGA Lounge Istanbul: a model of comfort and quality in a modern and efficient airport
The Introvert Traveler
Oct 1, 20252 min read


Street Photography in Istanbul (June 2025)
Street Photography in Istanbul
The Introvert Traveler
Jul 2, 20250 min read


Süleymaniye Hamam, turkish bath in Istanbul. The ultimate pleasure of the senses.
The Süleymaniye Hamam in Istanbul — not just a Turkish bath, but more accurately the antechamber of paradise.
The Introvert Traveler
Jun 26, 20256 min read
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