I wouldn’t be exaggerating if I said that it was a dream come true to walk down the corridors of the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul. I guess its hard to explain the feeling you get when you are there, specially when you are from a completely different culture, a completely different part of the world. It is basically a market, but the experience of being there was truly special for me. Colors everywhere, people, scents, call to prayer chants echoing on the walls of the hallways, gave me chills, made me feel like I was a part of something different, no matter your religion or beliefs, it was very special. I will never forget this visit and I somehow wish I could have captured these feelings better, on the photos or in this text.
A
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I keep looking back at this post and it’s so enjoyable to see every time! I love the colourful lanterns and market vibe :)
wow andy you captured the feel of the place beautifully …. instanbul is on my bucket list now
Amazing photos x
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Love the photos Andy! And your leather jacket is perfection!
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Me encantaron las fotos de este post muy a detalle
Wow-truly amazing! Our family is going in July and I can’t wait to experience all that Istanbul has to offer.
pics are great – all those colours
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so many pretty pieces!
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beautiful
so nice to read your nice words about my home town and our culture!
wellcome to Turkey, Istanbul! :)
I actually recently visited this place, so beautiful! I’ll definitely go back some time.
Love this post. I absolutely loved the beautiful grand bazaar – it’s sheer volume and colours are so overwhelming. I hope you walked away with lots of beautiful goods!
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Such an amazing post! I can guess what you mean when you say “part of something different”!
I’m really curious about your travel *_*
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Greets from Istanbul :)
These photos are so stunning. I wish I could be there! xx
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So stunning, I hope I have a chance to visit it soon!
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i am in love with this city
i think its the most beautiful place in the world
very nice pics of the Grand Bazaar
Reading you is enough inspiration for the day.
Thank you, Andy.
Amazing place!! and I love your jacket!
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these pics are really inspiring. thanks for share
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everything looks so lovely! I would want to take everything home with me!
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Es un lugar maravilloso, me encantó cuando estuve!! :)
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Beautiful photos. Istanbul looks like a great city.
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Amazing photos, it looks like completely different world; all those lamps, plates and fabrics, they all look as if they were taken out of some fairytale. I also find this culture really fascinating; I feel that the countries which are part of the western civilisation all seem pretty much the same – apart from minor differences, they all develop in the same direction I think. If you go to Europe or the States you find a mix of cultures and people don’t differ that much. But when it comes to the East, it’s a whole different story. People there pay much more attention to the tradition and that makes those countries so alluring in my opinion. It looks like time has stopped for them. Anyway, I’m glad you were able to see Istanbul, I’d love to go there too. http://stylestandpoint.com
gorgeous pics!!!
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Wauuuuu… Nice place…. Is always a good experience to explore news places,places completely different to what we are used to…. Nice pics…kisses
Lovely pictures! They bring so many beautiful memories to me! I love those little colorful lamps and I couldn’t help bringing one home with me when I went there! hehe ;)
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I once visited a night market in Thailand, I kind of get what you mean, it was just amazing.
What a great inspiration, thanks so much for sharing!
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So impressed by the colors and the magic atmosphere!!
I was wondering about your cool biker jacket .. what brand is it?
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Andy, I’m living in İstanbul! How can I see you?
That pics are great and perfect place. Must be great to be there..
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you have taken so amazing pictures! hope you had some more chances to visit again!
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So beautiful!! ☺
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It is one of my biggest dreams to go there! I’m sure that it must be magical.
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Great post. Lovely shots.
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This post is really different from your usual outfit posts and I appreciate the change as it presents another side of you, something apart from fashion (which I love, don’t get me wrong). It’s silly but I guess people tend to forget that fashion bloggers also do have interests not entirely connected to fashion, which is clearly visible in this post and you writing about exploring different cultures. So thank you for that as I have slowly begun to doubt in some fashion bloggers and their ability to see beyond the fashion consuming their lives.
And, as I’ve promised to share this, if you have time I encourage you to visit and start the 100happydays challenge: http://100happydays.com :)
Seeing as you are a very positive person but also quite busy, I guess, it could never hurt to focus some more on the happy part of each day. ;)
I am really glad that came across my dear and its so important to me to share that side of me as well. What really passionates me and inspires me.
Much love and thank you for your sweet feedback.
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A
These are beautiful pictures! I cant wait to visit Turkey next year.
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Istanbul is very beautiful city!
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So amazing this market
Love this colors
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Wow, that looks amazing! I would love to go there some day..
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love the photos! looks like such a cool place
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amazing pictures! Istanbul is full of oriental colours!
bonitas fotos.
Andy!
I think you captured perfect your feelings about your experience!! I would like to have the opportunity to live that too! It seems to be an unique experience.
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Absolutely amazing photos! Makes me dream about Istanbul as well, it has been my dream destination for years!
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I wish I had a lamp like that, looks like a gorgeous bazaar! X
These pictures are gorge!
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Great pictures!
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Wow, definitely a must see place!
the colours and pattern are beautiful, i love the artistic and far away feel of these textiles.
Lauren x
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Super cute photos!
I can’t wait to see a such beautiful place! I’ll be there next month. Beautiful photos.
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This looks amazing! What a gorgeous place
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Preciosas fotos, que lugar tan bonito
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Such a colorful, beautiful place! Indeed, the experience and the feeling is simply amazing! <3
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I went here last year it’s amazing, your photos just brought back all the memories. I want to go back when after I’ve moved house to buy home furnishings. I found it so inspiring
Wow, this market looks absolutely gorgeous! x Savannah
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It looks amazing! I love the bag you’re wearing too xx
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Beautiful pictures! I would love to visit!
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It looks so pretty!
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Im turkish, but living in Germany. I also love those places, especially in Istanbul. But for me its Something normal and I really get proud when Stranges admire it so much :)
amazing place!
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Really awesome pics and place
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The photos look incredibly and I believe you have definitely captured the feeling! Awesome photos
Amazing place!!! I wish I could be there in someday…
really nice place
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I love Istanbul :)
Awesome photos, this place looks so incredible
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I can’t stop watching this diversity on colours!
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I’ve been there too. It’s great!
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Nice pics! XX
oh wow! it looks so cool
Wow! I wish I was there…
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I’ve been there,it’s an amazing place!! love the jacket!
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It looks amazing!
I once been to Marocco, and I also visited several Souks (like in Marrakech or some local non-tourist ones) and I know what you mean ;)
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Amazing Istanbul..
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I really like those pictures! This city has such a special charme. I love it. xx
LOve it!
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Such a gorgeous place
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I love to visit…and the photo’s look wonderful…glad you are having a great time. x
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que sitio tan magnifico Andy! unas fotos geniales!
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So beautiful!
so many colors! great! :*
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How gorgeous are the lamps!!!
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Andy, you were really close to my country , Israel :)
perfect place !! so many colours :)
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wow, this bazaar looks amazing!
Beautiful pictures, Istanbul looks so beautiful!
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Nice pictures! I like your leather jacket!
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I really like your pictures :)
I also been there
Such gorgeous pictures! Really want to visit Istanbul one day and wonder around the Grand Bazaar.
Avanti
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Wow, amazing colours!
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i can somehow imagine what you said – such beautiful experience!
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In turkey are always great bazars ♥
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Must be beautiful to walk there :) Another town on my travel-to-do-list…
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Looks like a magical rainbow of colors!!
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Looks wonderful!
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