Just got review on Amazon for #IstanbulDreams that almost makes no sense in parts so I doubt it's a. written by real person or b. they actually read it. If you have read & liked it, please share. #travelmemoir If you'd like to read it, you can buy it here amzn.to/4nVogCV

In Turkey olives and pickles aren’t just food, they’re art. #ilovepickles #lisamorrowwriter #istanbullife #turkishfood

How you refer to #29mayıs depends on where you’re from. For some, #29may1453 marks #fallofconstantinople while for others it’s #conquestofistanbul. Whatever you call it, it’s an important date in #turkishhistory & here’s why … www.insideoutinistanbul.com/fall-of-cons...

Not for faint hearted or weak of stomach! #kellepaca, #offal, is my nemesis. Both for how it looks & because asking about was one of those Oh god, why did I think I could do this in Turkish moments. #kurbanbayram #lisamorrowwriter Here's why ... www.insideoutinistanbul.com/sheep-head-s...

Even famous artists like #bedrirahmieyoboglu included #kurban scenes in their work. #KurbanBayramı #sacrificeholiday #kurbanbayram #lisamorrowwriter

Wishing all my friends, readers and followers who observe Kurban Bayram a safe and joyous time. #KurbanBayramı #kurbanbayramınızmübarekolsun #eidaladha #Kurban

It's #KurbanBayramı again & you'll see sheep & cows in unexpected places in Istanbul & elsewhere in Turkey, like bus stops & passing cars. #EidAladha For many idea of animal #sacrifice is confronting, but there's more to it than meat. Find out meaning here www.insideoutinistanbul.com/kurban-bayra...

Dive deep into #kadikoystreets & discover Greek history, sweets fit for a Sultan, fisherman turned vitner plus more with @MyVoiceMap #selfguided #audio #walkingtour Stepping back through Chalcedon. You set the pace & miss nothing. Read all about it here … www.insideoutinistanbul.com/kadikoy-walk...

I love my adopted city but some days I think Istanbul is a parking lot. This is a pavement with a narrow road in the middle but this being Istanbul, pedestrians have few if any rights. #citylife #istanbullife #lisamorrowwriter #kadikoystreets

#Ethnospor is happening again in #Istanbul, 21-24 May, so don't miss out. You'll see feats of daring do on horseback, hear beautiful singing, experience yurt life & learn other fascinating cultural traditions from #centralAsia. Check official @etnospor IG acct for more details.

Ever dreamt of escaping your life & moving to another country? I made it real. @insideoutinistanbul #travelessays #travelwriting #livinginturkey Now I live in #turkey & the travel & the learning haven't stopped. Here's why ... www.instagram.com/p/DYcM-BPF1o...

Turkish flags & pics of #MustafaKemalAtaturk are out today to celebrate #ataturkyouthandsportday. #19mayıs #youthandsportsday Despite official name, it's actually for v. important moment in #Turkishhistory. Click to read about it here www.insideoutinistanbul.com/ataturk-yout...

Today is #internationalmuseumday2026 when many museums waive entry fee so you enter for free. #internationalmuseumday #lisamorrowwriter There are many #istanbulmuseums which are free year round too! Book mark my handy guide for your next trip to Istanbul. www.insideoutinistanbul.com/lesser-known...

#bursa's great #istanbulsidetrip only a few hours away, ipacked with history, gorgeous architecture & enticing dining selections. #visitbursa #lisamorrowwriter I’ve done all the research on #whattoseeanddoinbursa, all you have to do is pack! www.insideoutinistanbul.com/bursa-what-t...

Moving to a new town means trying new things, including private transfer to #dalamanairport with #melontaxi #expatlife #lisamorrowwriter See more on my IG account @insideoutinistanbul www.instagram.com/p/DYVHye-D0L...

Visiting #Fethiye & need to #callacab but don't have local SIM to call one? Never fear, taxi button is here! These buttons are everywhere in Fethiye. Just press button & voila, your chariot awaits! #fethiyelife #lisamorrowwriter #turkishoddities #turkishtaxi

This smiling friendly chap is Fethiye's own Enerji Bakanı, an energy minister. 1 bite of his sweet syrupy tulumba or any other treats he sells from his mobile cart at calissundaymarket & you'll be charged up & ready to go all day! #turkishsweets #turkishmarkets #lisamorrowwriter #fethiyelife

Big news! As of now this big city girl is going country/coastal (part-time). #fethiye #fethiyeturkey #lisamorrowwriter #writinglife Check out why... @insideoutinistanbul www.instagram.com/p/DYNZZCiDcj...

Due to world events #writingretreatturkey 2026 has been rescheduled to 12-19 Sept. Places limited so book now! €100 early bird discount before June 30. What are you waiting for? Let’s get writing together! www.insideoutinistanbul.com/writing-retr...

A letter to my love, the magical city of Istanbul from my essay collection Longing for Istanbul: The Words I Haven't Said Yet. Available here amzn.to/3R16WjC #istanbullife #writingcommunity #lisamorrowwriter #booksaboutturkey #lovelettertoistanbul

I visited #RumeliHisari (Diyar-ı Rum, 1452) again, more than 20 years after 1st time I saw it. #istanbulsightseeing Restoration work is ongoing so visitors aren’t allowed to walk along walls, but the views are pretty wonderful, don’t you think?

As is often the case, #turkish government have announced that this year #kurbanbayram will be extended to 9 days, running from 23-30 May. Find out more about this & other national turkish #publicholidays here www.insideoutinistanbul.com/turkish-nati...

If you’ve noticed sudden uptick in amount of cleaning being done by your #Turkish neighbours in last few days it’s sign they’re getting ready to celebrate #Hidrellez. #turkishculture #lisamorrowwriter Don’t know what that is? Find out about it here www.insideoutinistanbul.com/hidrellez-tr...

On this day in 1571 scholar #YahyaEfendi died. He's buried in complex overlooking Bosphorus with a view to die for. Well, maybe not, but it's pretty spectacular, as you'll see when you visit. Find out how to get there & more with #Istanbul50UnsungPlaces. Buy here amzn.to/4c519ji

Think you'd like #livinginIstanbul? Read about it in my #travelmemoir #Istanbul Dreams: Waiting for the Tulips to Bloom. Buy in Istanbul @ Minoa Pera, Homer, Mephisto & Turkish-German bookshops, Sultanahmet 4 Seasons Hotel bookshop & Envai in Bebek or here amzn.to/4t54ztw

Thinking about delaying booking #Turkeytravel over qu re fuel availability & worried about safety? Turkey isn't Middle East & isn't attacking Iran & Lebanon. Before you decide, read my article "Is It Safe to come to Turkey?", then make up your mind. www.insideoutinistanbul.com/safe-to-trav...

Just because I love to ride an Istanbul ferry ... #istanbulferry #lisamorrowwriter #istanbullife #istanbulferries #livinginistanbul

I love when industrial architecture gets new look & purpose like #Istanbul Sanat Tersane #Kasimpasa. @ism_ibbIt It houses art gallery but for me it's all about silhoutte & surface designs. @turkeytoday.bsky.social See more repurposed #industrialarchitecture here www.turkiyetoday.com/lifestyle/wh...

I love that #planetrees in #Istanbul are left where they grow (or die), whether it's in mosque courtyard or middle of a road. It's not an oversight. #symbolism During the time of #OttomanEmpire many plants & flowers had symbolic meanings, like these www.insideoutinistanbul.com/turkish-symb...

Here's why you should discover Istanbul with my alternative guide to the city - #Istanbul50UnsungPlaces. See Istanbul without the crowds. #istanbulturkey #lesserknownistanbul #alternativeistanbulguide #selfguidedistanbul

#anzacday is as much about #anzacs as connections betw soldiers, Turkish Mehmets & Australian Johnnys #canakkale #mateship That's just 1 reasons why Australian Craig Roach, painter & historian with passion for #Gallipoli chose to make #turkey his home. www.insideoutinistanbul.com/gallipoli/

Here’s some great news for night owls in #Istanbul. @sehir_hatlari, Istanbul City Ferry Lines, are now running ferries between European & Asian sides of city right through night on weekends. #livinginistanbul #lisamorrowwriter You’ll find timetable here. sehirhatlari.istanbul/tr/seferler/...

Today is National Sovereignty & Children’s Day in Turkey. #nationalchildrensday2026 #childrensdayturkey #ulusalegemenlikveçocukbayramı It’s a holiday dedicated solely to children & here’s why ... www.insideoutinistanbul.com/national-sov...

I loved the relaxed pose of this guy underneath the trees in Uskudar. It has a very Velvet Underground Waiting for a Friend feel to it don't you think? #uskudaristanbul #lisamorrowwriter #livinginistanbul #everdayextraordinary

I love this #turkishbreakfast set in hape on an iconic #istanbul #ferry that's both ornamental & practical. Afiyet olsun (Turkish for bon apetit) to #sehirhatları, #istanbulferries, for coming up with the idea. They know Turks take breakfast very seriously. #lisamorrowwriter

My husband loves to drink #milk & definitely needs calcium to keep his bones strong because bottle caps are getting harder & harder to remove. #istanbullife #livinginistanbul #istanbullife He had to use wrench to get it open so I don't think I'll be using this brand again.

📰 Sunday extras: "Photos from Iran’s roadside, from Tehran to the Turkish border" by Francisco Seco. [1/5]

Everywhere in Istanbul tells a story, including the shops. Here’s one I share in my story #TurkishDelight, from Exploring Turkish Landscapes. #lisamorrowwriter #travelessays #booksaboutistanbul #livinginturkey

Packaging Turkish style. I particularly like the little masking tape handles on each corner. Ingenious, aren't they? Plus I love the man in the background watching me and probably wondering why is she photographing that! #istanbullife #livinginistanbul #lisamorrowwriter

#Istanbul's annual #tulip displays are famous, but come late April, another beautiful plant comes into bloom. I'm talking about #Judas Tree, named for notorious man & part of long tradition of flowers in #Ottoman society. Read all about them here. www.insideoutinistanbul.com/judas-tree/

Who is the mystery man & what's with the lion? #kasimpasa #istanbulturkey #lisamorrowwriter Check out my Instagram post for more www.instagram.com/p/DXFMaxnFb_...

I've been going to same #istanbul #bootmaker for 15 yrs. Turan Bey is from Malatya, v. polite & honest. He charges very little for his work & only just upped fee to reheel, clean & shine boots. He wanted same amount to reheel & redye these ones. I insisted on paying him more.

Life for people in #kadikoy #istanbul is much like life anywhere. #armchairtravel #travelessays We eat, we sleep, we watch #men #dancing in the streets, a #tradition that goes back centuries. Want to know more? Take a look.

What to wear in #Istanbul in summer? You want to stay cool, look good & be comfortable but that's hard with only 1 check-in bag & small carry on. #visitistanbul #traveltips Check out my handy guide on what to pack for Istanbul with useful tips & info. www.insideoutinistanbul.com/what-to-wear...

Looking for a new summer holiday destination idea? #eskifoca @focabld Here's my latest for @CNNTravel on Eskı Foça, a Turkish delight on #Aegean coast. edition.cnn.com/travel/eski-...

Sometimes Istanbul's history is hidden in plain sight, like this stairwell of Istiklal Caddesi. I love the Escher like quality, don't you? #marmaraliyim1883 #istiklalcaddesi #istanbullife #istanbularchitecture

I'm not gifted at maths so understanding economics takes some doing. This image explains #turkisheconomy well. If you buy iphone or cow you pay same amount, roughly AU$3856. 1 yr later phone 's worthless but cow's produced 2 calves. Not bad huh? #livinginturkey #turkishlife

There's so much musical talent in #Istanbul & one place to hear it is in #trainstations. #peratrio are my latest find. #streetmusicians #buskers #istanbullife

Nothing lifts my spirits more than watching colour of sky over #Istanbul change at end of day discovering new neighbourhoods & chatting with the Turkish people I come across, knowing I can do it all again tomorrow. Don't forget to follow me to discover the extraordinary everyday of #istanbullife.

A Love Letter to Istanbul extract, in Longing for #Istanbul: The Words I Haven't Said Yet. #istanbullife #writingcommunity #lisamorrowwriter #booksaboutturkey. Available here amzn.to/3PRbQiD