Which one should we go to? This one costs double the price, so is it better, or is it just more because it is phys­ic­ally one of the oldest Turkish baths? There are so many ques­tions when it comes to Turkish baths, or Hamams, for us Canadians who are very used to wearing lots and [...]

Below the streets of Istanbul, beside the famous mosque Aya Sophia, is an under­ground tank, called the Basilica Cistern or the Turkish name, “Yerebatan Sarnici”  meaning “Underground Palace”. It was con­struc­ted in the 6^th century during the reign of Emperor Justinianus. The cistern is sup­por­ted by 336, 9-meter tall marble columns. Istanbul used the cistern [...]

I went camera crazy in Aya Sophia. I loved the details. Through these photos, I hope you enjoy them as much as I did.