A Courteous Offer to Swap Horses
My Turkish friend, the leader of the group, noticed how awkward I looked on such a funny horse. He insisted that I "swap" horses...
The Vali’s Garden
Under the shade of a small, pretty kiosk, beside a plantation and overlooking a dry, yellow river with a dusty plain beyond, sat the...
A Visit from a Turkish General
I was just about to take a comfortable nap when I heard a knock at the door of the British Consulate. A Turkish general,...
Entrepreneurs in Laleli
Opening Doors to the World
Alper Solakoglu’s Global Journey
Alper Solakoglu, a graduate of Galatasaray Lyceum and a Paris-educated professional, embarked on a unique journey in...
Laleli from the Ashes
Laleli A Phoenix Resurrected from the Ashes
Unveiling Unbelievable Tales
In the vibrant district of Laleli, where tales of resilience and rebirth unfold, one name stands...
Dreams Unveiling Potential
Laleli’s Ascent to a Global Fashion Hub
Strategic Location and Accessibility
Nestled in the heart of Istanbul, boasting a rich history spanning 5000 years, Laleli emerges...
Church of San Vitale in Ravenna
We know him best from one portrait, made when he was in his sixties and shimmering in colored mosaic stone on the walls of...
Mid-September for the feast of Cyprian
A market festival occurred there every year in mid-September for the feast of Cyprian, the martyred Christian bishop of Africa in the third century....
Danube frontier
This empire’s sway at the outermost boundaries of territory changed little in the eastern provinces. Though there had been military alarms and excursions in...
