Time

God I've been here for over two months Two months How the time flies it doesn't feel like two monthsI think because the times have been so great. I can only excitedly await the 7ish remaining The time that's passed really hit me just tonight when Uygar Mustafa and I were working out the details of having some one replace Uygar once he leaves for his compulsory military service at the end o

Fall Break Istanbul

Again just pics for now...journal to come

Photos from the past

These are some more photos from over the past year of friends who have visited 304stanbul and places we went.

Ferry to Asa

304 started the day with the usual quests post office closed today cheap 304nternet cafes 304 found one by the Grand Bizaar then found more tourist bureau. The goal for today was to take the ferry to Asia the other side of 304stanbul. 304 took the long walk towards the ferry terminals and discovered a wonderful hidden square where artisans and artists of all ages com

A Turkish Profile

I've been in Istanbul for exactly one month. I've really enjoyed my time here so far. I'm living in Taksim the heart of European Istanbul. It's an extremely energetic area with a fabulous nightlife. I've been told by the Turks that it's the only part of Istanbul that never sleeps. I can certainly confirm that statement since my room is not very sound proof.One of the primary reasons I'm here

Istanbul

The city of Istanbul was established as Byzantium in 667 BC. From 330 AD to 1453 AD during the Roman and Byzantine period and after the Ottoman conquest in 1453 AD it was called Constantinople. It received its current name in 1930.Located on the Bosphorus Strait it now boasts a population of over 11 million being the fourth largest city proper in the world. It is the only city in the world l