“Made in Turkey” – Airports

The race is on. Istanbul’s new and third airport, with a planned passenger capacity of 150 million, has the potential to make Istanbul a mega regional aviation hub. This...

The Birth of the World Citizen

There has recently been much publicity about the increase in the number of Americans giving up their citizenship. The number of expatriates renouncing their US citizenship surged to 1,131...

The Bosphorus Strait – Unseen Dangers

When looking out over the blue Bosphorus Strait which links the Black Sea and Marmara Sea, one cannot help but admire its natural beauty. Some 30 kilometres long, the...

The Power of the “Simit”

Moving around Istanbul, one often finds oneself in a need for a bite to eat. Whether going on foot, by public  transport or by car, one will invariably find...

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