The Briefing Room

Istanbul, one crossing at a time

Ferries, bazaar discipline, breakfast, baklava, and the Istanbul layover that works when you stop trying to collect both continents.

Galata Tower rising above Beyoglu rooftops in warm golden-hour light before sunset.
Galata Tower before sunset. Photo by Shaimaa Asami on Unsplash. Source: https://unsplash.com/photos/galata-tower-landmark-in-istanbul-at-dusk-abJARx4ZDNI