#kizkalesi aka #maidenstower in #salacak on Asian side of #Istanbul is popular spot to cool down, stroll or just take in view. Travel back in time though & Salacak has a darker & more sinister past. Read all about it on my website Inside Out In Istanbul. www.insideoutinistanbul.com/salacak/

All year #ozgurlukpark #goztepeistanbul is popular for birthday parties. Come summer it fills with sound of kids playing, balloons bursting & mums seeking cool respite amongst trees. Long ago it was summer escape of Ottoman court. Find out more here www.insideoutinistanbul.com/goztepe-ista...

Want to go off the beaten track in Istanbul but not sure where to start? #istanbul50unsungplaces #lisamorrowwriter #lesserknownistanbul #selfguidedistanbul #istanbulguidebook I’ve got lots of suggestions. Here’s one of them.

Fed up with work? Why not plan #citybreak to pretty town of #ayvalik on #aegeanturkey coast. It has sun, sea & sand + restored Greek houses & deliciously healthy Turkish cuisine. Here's everything you need to know ... www.insideoutinistanbul.com/ayvalik-what...

There's nothing like getting the last seat on the top deck of an @sehir_hatlari #ferry after sightseeing in #Istanbul on a hot summer day. #lisamorrowwriter #iloveferries Follow me to discover #lesserknownistanbul

When I 1st came to #Istanbul in 1990 #buyukada was only #princesisland foreign tourists went to. Back then analog film was expensive so these are only photos I have, but we had a great time. I've been back a lot since then & here's what you can see & do www.insideoutinistanbul.com/visit-buyuka...

Don't get caught out next time there's a national public holiday in Turkey. #turkishnationalpublicholidays #lisamorrowwriter #publicholidaysinturkey #publicholidaysinturkiye Bookmark my handy guide to all of them, including what they're for! www.insideoutinistanbul.com/turkish-nati...

I wonder if curious little girl in 1st image who followed #feruzerturer around in 1960 is still alive? #lisamorrowwriter #whattoseeanddoinistanbul You have until August 16 to visit Feruz Erturer's exhibition “Another World Where He Looked” at #bulgurpalas in Aksaray.

Sometimes there's nothing better than a day spent on the water, cruising the Golden Horn on a @sehir_hatlari ferry. A perfect day. #lisamorrowwriter #goldenhorn #halic Check out my website for more ideas on #whattoseeanddoinistanbul www.insideoutinistanbul.com

Imagine writing here, caressed by lapping waves & wooed by gentle breezes? You can on my #lisamorrowwriter #writingretreat #turkey September 2026. #writingretreatturkey #turkeyretreat #writingretreatmediterranean Click link for details. www.instagram.com/p/DaaKLmfDay...

#burgazada is one of smaller inhabited #princesislands in Sea of Marmara off #Istanbul & that’s what makes it so special. Island is less crowded than others, has fascinating history, green forests & lush views. Here’s what to see & do when you go. www.insideoutinistanbul.com/burgazada-wh...

Local farmers don't use Lycian tombs to display veggies anymore but #kasantalya is as lovely as ever. If you're still trying to decide where to go for , Kas is perfect for #summerholidays #summervacation. I've been 20+ times! Here's what's to see & do www.insideoutinistanbul.com/kas-antalya/

Look closely at photo & you'll see words "Otomatik sünnet aletleri" with series of # underneath then words 1-30 yaş arası (Ages 1-30). Don't know what #sunnet is? Read all about it in post on my website #InsideOutInIstanbul. #lisamorrowwriter #circumcision www.insideoutinistanbul.com/circumcision...

I got a shock when I went into my local Şok supermarket in Istanbul the other day. They've gone all coffee hipster on me. Double espresso anyone? I'll have two at those prices! #livinginistanbul #istanbullife #lisamorrowwriter #soksupermarkt #ilovecoffee

Set sail with #lisamorrowwriter in September on my #WritingRetreat Turkey 2026. We’ll take #inspiration from secluded Mediterranean & Aegean bays, pine studded coastlines & aquamarine waters. Places ltd - only 12 creatives - so book your spot now! www.meridiantravels.com/lisa-morrows...

#tadophiles should definitely add #istanbul to their travel list. There are hundreds of peaceful #cemeteries & #graveyards tucked away off busy street, like this one. Read more about it @insideoutinistanbul www.instagram.com/p/DaVwp10Ade...

When I’m out & about I always have at look at mosques I pass. This is #cerrahmehmetpaşacamii in rather busy, traffic filled #Istanbul neighbourhood not far from Yenikapı. I loved portico with pillars, muqarnas & pretty tree filled courtyard, providing oasis of calm in city chaos.

No, this isn't an electricity blueprint, it's the Istanbul Şehir Hatlari, the Istanbul City Ferry lines route map. #ferries #istanbulferries @sehir_hatlari #istanbullife #lisamorrowwriter Impressive, isn't it?

This is one of Istanbul's many hills. #hillsofistanbul #istanbulstreets #lisamorrowwriter #discoveristanbul I know from personal experience there are way more than seven and they are very, very steep!

I've been going to my #hairdresser Ertan Bey in Goztepe for more than 15 years & he always makes me smile. #istanbullife #expatlife #lisamorrowwriter Plus look fabulous! I do, don't I?

There are 22 World Heritage Sites in Turkey. I've been to a lot of them but not all. #unescoworldheritagesite #unescoworldheritagesitesinturkey #lisamorrowwriter #whattoseeinturkey #worldheritageturkey How many have you seen? www.insideoutinistanbul.com/unesco-world...

#exploringturkishlandscapes is a collection of #travelessays about living in Turkey, away from all that's familiar & coming to know yourself. #lisamorrowwriter #armchairtravel #booksaboutturkey This one's about travelling in Turkey with my Dad. To read the full story & more, click link in comments.

I have an inexplicable fascination with cute little cube-shaped #electriccars appearing on Turkish roads in Turkey. #fethiyelife This #hepsijet delivery van trundled along my street the other day. #lisamorrowwriter They're quiet & environmentally friendly. I want one, don't you?

Turkish's multicultural history runs deep in places like #kayakoy, a now abandoned Greek village on the Mediterranean. #lisamorrowwriter #fethiyeturkey #turkishhistory See more about it here ... www.instagram.com/p/DZ-Q6FmHSP...

When Noah of Ark fame hit dry land Mrs Noah cooked #dessert made from leftovers. Result was #asure - chickpeas, walnuts, apricots, barley & sultanas. #noahsarkpudding #ashura However there's more to this tasty dessert than just food. Full story here www.insideoutinistanbul.com/asure-day/

I love to support family run businesses, especially with a woman at the helm so if you're in #Fethiye this summer, visit Çalişkan Gözleme at #streetmarkets & say hello to Yasemin from me then treat yourself to freshly cooked, delicious #gozleme. #lisamorrowwriter #turkishfoods

Splitting my time between big city #Istanbul & country coastal #fethiye means meeting my new neighbours. These guys were hanging out a few blocks from me. I wonder if we'll become friends? #fethiyelife #lisamorrowwriter #fethiyeturkey

I was pleased to discover this #freewater dispenser #DalamanAirport (probably 2nd most expensive #airport for food & drinks in Turkey. It’s slightly tucked out of the way but is worth looking for if you’re thirsty.

The best vendor of #Turkishcoffee in Turkey has given their 1930s #kadikoy outlet a fabulous upgrade. @_MEHMETEFENDI_ Check it out for yourself @insideoutinistanbul www.instagram.com/p/DZ0ZOCeDLL...

Discover more about everyday extraordinary of life in modern Istanbul through #travelessays in Inside Out In Istanbul: Making Sense of the City. #insideoutinistanbul #booksaboutturkey #armchairtravel Available online or selected bookshops in Istanbul, Turkey. See link in bio.