Istanbul was actually one of the first major European cities outside of my home country that I have ever visited, despite having lived in London all my life. I had the opportunity to have a look around the historic city of Istanbul recently and one of the most amazing things that I experienced was The […]
Turkish baklava is in a field by itself, standing alone on the integrity of its phyllo pastry and filling, and using no additional flavorings such as the cinnamon, rosewater or lemon juice that are used in other regional versions of the confection. “Turkish baklava is the most pristine form of the pastry,” said Nick Malgieri, […]
Istanbul now sits firmly among Europe’s “Big Four” megacities alongside London, Moscow and Paris, according to an international report. JLL, a global financial and professional services firm that specializes in commercial real estate services and investment management, made the revelation in a report titled “ Istanbul on the World Stage” Friday. According to the report, […]