Slouching Towards Byzantium

"The Serpme Episode": A sprinkle of Smarchy slouches.

This episode collects several walks from the past few months: Strolling the old Armenian quarter of Samatya, a jaunt along the old city walls (and their 55 gates), and a splash across the Golden Horn into Galata and Tarlabasi. We'll also talk a bit about Turkish breakfast. (Photos on Instagram.)

"A very Byzantine Christmas": a Christmas eve walk through Fener and Balat

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL AND TO ALL A GOOD NIGHT

"Sunday strolling": All aboard the Sultanahmet express.

Today's chilly November walk takes us from Sirkeci station, up through Gulhane park and around Sultanahmet. We will discuss a bit about the blue mosque, the history of the Orient express as well as the migratory patterns of parrots.

"Suleymaniye slouches": exploring the 3rd hill and mosque of Suleyman the Magnificent

Today we will chat about one of Istanbuls most gorgeous 16th century mosques - as well as the escapist perks of disconnecting from the internet and an explanation of what exactly is fasulye - as we walk and stroll the nearby area known as Vefa. For related photos from this walk, see the instagram page @slouchingtowardsbyzantium

"A Shimmering Decay": Those crumbling Golden Horn walls

Today's episode is about Istanbuls Ancient Golden Horn seawalls - the area vaguely between Ayvansaray and Eminonü. Join me for a brief intro to Istanbuls Old city, then lets hop a boat up the Haliç. I'll wander about, have some çay, marvel at the innovative use of Byzantine architecture alongside modern cafes, check out the Gül Cami mosque, dodge cars and be chased by small children. Be sure to check Instagram for some maps and photos.

Welcome Wagon: Slouching and sailing through Istanbul, a brief introduction to the show.

This first episode explains a little bit about the title of the podcast, and what future listeners can expect to hear (including various verbal blunders), as I wander through the streets of Istanbul.

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