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Historic places in Istanbul – Samatya

I have lived in Istanbul for almost 40 years now, and I feel a duty to tell about the city. My first reportage will be accompanied by a cup of Turkish coffee with just a...

Tulip Festival – The Spring Magic of Istanbul

Tulip Festival – The Spring Magic of Istanbul

Istanbul is a city of legend and history. Once you visit it, you will come back for more. These words are so true because Istanbul is not only Kapali Carsi, the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia,... April is the right time to experience the magic

Road to the World of Trade Skopje – Istanbul

Road to the World of Trade Skopje – Istanbul

Traders have been going back and forth the roads between Skopje and Istanbul for centuries. States and Empires have changed but the strong trade relationship has survived them all. Nowadays, many products sold in stores... Like a bull in a china shop

Eyup and Pierre Loti Café in Istanbul

See into the heart and soul of true Istanbul with Balkon3 If you have seen everything in the European part of Istanbul, such as Taksim square or elegant Beyoglu, the noisy Bazaar or the tranquil... No guide will ever take you there

Ortaköy – It’s time for pleasure while facing the Bosphorus

Ortaköy – It’s time for pleasure while facing the Bosphorus

It is winter in Istanbul... Occasionally, as if it is in a hurry to enter the new year… Shrewish, cold winds of december stroke Ortaköy with love, which is one of the pearl shores of...

DON’T WELCOME THE NEW YEAR WITHOUT A POMEGRANATE!

As the many world capitals, the streets of Istanbul are also ready for the celebration of the New Year 2015. The countdown can began. The busiest parts of town are decorated with special festive decorations... on 1 of January squash the red pomegranate

A bike journey from Macedonia to Istanbul

A bike journey from Macedonia to Istanbul

Travelling from Macedonia to Turkey isn’t a problem, even if you don’t go by car or plane:) He is an avid lover of the sport on two wheels. Goce Shutevski from the village of Rusinovo,... He travelled 750 km

“Turks and Greeks, as well as other neighbors are – indeed also literally – brothers”

“Turks and Greeks, as well as other neighbors are – indeed also literally – brothers”

Periklis Tsoukalas from BaBa ZuLa on interview for Balkon3 The BaBa ZuLa concert! Not just an event, but every time an holistic artistic experience, a “audio-visual feast” as the band themselves say. BaBa ZuLa represent...

Macun: More than just candy

Visiting the historical center of Istanbul you are bound to find yourself at the crowded way towards the entrance of the Top Kapi Palace. Among the incredible jam-packed situation, you may miss the street-sellers at... Candy-tonic from the Ottoman times

Istanbul Sunset

Sunset, according to many, is the most romantic part of the day. A moment when dreams and colours intertwine, when sun rays refract and the sky shows a shade of a multitude of colours that... Set off on an amazing journey

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