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Category: Türkiye

  • Aşk ve Taht (Love and Throne) should not end with the 5th episode

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    Casey Kim

    A chapter in a book about Nurbanu Sultan first brought me to Türkiye, opening a door to its beautiful heritage, vibrant media landscape, and fascinating cultural melting pot. I started watching video clips from Muhteşem Yüzyıl (Magnificent Century) and its spin-off, as well as Uyanış. I soon began recognising familiar…

  • Cats Album in Istanbul

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    Casey Kim

    If you have ever visited Istanbul, you should have noticed its cats. You would think of cats in the City alongside many other landmarks, such as Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque. The City is flooded with (stray) cats. You will encounter them every 10 meters you walk. There are…

  • How Magnificent Century and a Venice Guidebook Inspired My Journey Through Türkiye’s Byzantine Heritage

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    Casey Kim

    Last updated on September 2nd, 2026 at 07:38 pmKösem Poster. Photo: Wikipedia It all began in an unexpected place—a small bookstore in Mestre, the mainland gateway to Venice. While browsing the travel section, I stumbled upon a copy of Corto Maltese’s guidebook to Venice. I bought it on the spot,…