Category: Travel Blog


  • Street scenes in Istanbul 2026

    Istanbul is very photogenic. I hope to capture some more shots in the next few days. It is a great city if you like street photography. Walking around the parts of the city, near the centre, but just off the main tourist thoroughfare, you are confronted with countless opportunities for great photography. I’m staying in…

  • Bostan quarter, Istanbul, April 2026

    I’m in Istanbul again. I was last here for a couple of days in January on my way back from Russia to the UK. On that occasion, I saw some of the sites, notably the Basilica Cistern built in the sixth century by the Emperor Justinian I, and the Blue Mosque, (17th century, Ottoman). This…

  • Alma-Arasan & Ayusai Scenic Gorges, Almaty, Kazakhstan

    There are two gorges a short drive from Almaty. Both feature waterfalls; but don’t expect the Niagra Falls. These are small mountain streams, with correspondingly sized waterfalls. There is a trail leading to both waterfalls, and, in both cases, the trail continues after the first fall. I went with a group excursion which promised a…