Top Places to See in Istanbul

Istanbul

Istanbul is a large city divided into two continents and has 15 million people inhabiting it. Needless to say, it is one of the most visited cities and offers a wide range of finds for the budget traveller to the history buff. The city seems to take you back to an older time, yet it is incredible modern as well. Here are a few sites that were awe-inspiring, beautiful, and some that are obvious “must sees” when journeying there.

Semana Santa-A Journal-Domingo de Ramos (Palm Sunday)

I just finished experiencing my first and maybe last Semana Santa in Sevilla, Spain. It was overwhelming at times and even though it was chalked full of people, it was an unforgettable experience. Here is my journal entry from day one of Semana Santa, with a little commentary from the rest of the week and of course, a few pictures.

Balcony on Domingo de Ramos