Istanbul at night.
It was my first winter anywhere, and the cold felt foreign—something I couldn’t quite decide if I found thrilling or uncomfortable.
As a transcontinental city, straddling both Europe and Asia, Istanbul naturally weaves together the cultural and architectural threads of both regions. It’s a walkable city, even at night, just as all cities should be. In some parts, cars are forbidden to priotize the people.
And of course, there are the cats—roaming freely throughout the city, especially in Sultanahmet, adding an endearing charm to the streets.















