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Lisa Morrow @goreme1990.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

Don't just do the same old, same old in #istanbul. Visit quirky & lesser known #museums like #denizmuzesi. Find out more @insideoutinistanbul www.instagram.com/p/DeUdoYvAWN...

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Lisa Morrow @goreme1990.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

Just a typical Istanbul scene - #istanbulmosques on the skyline and simit sellers on the street. #lisamorrowwriter #eminonuistanbul #istanbulstreetscenes

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Lisa Morrow @goreme1990.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Türkiye'yi bir yabancının, yani uzun süredir burada yaşayan birinin gözünden görün #lisamorrowwriter #yabancıyazarlar #türkiyedeyabancılar #exploringturkishlandscapes www.amazon.com.tr/T%C3%BCrkiye...

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Lisa Morrow @goreme1990.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Lots of people talk about the highs of #expatlife. But what about the lows? Here's a look at what it sometimes feels like when you're #livinginTurkey @insideoutinistanbul #booksaboutturkey #travelessay www.instagram.com/p/DeFA3KJCAi...

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Lisa Morrow @goreme1990.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Now temps are getting cooler #izmir beckons with city centre archaeological sites, beautiful waterfront walks & colourful neighbourhoods to visit. See what to do & eat, where to stay & how to get to #izmirturkey here www.insideoutinistanbul.com/izmir-what-t...

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Izmir - What to see and do

Izmir, Turkey’s third most populated city, stretches around the Gulf of Izmir on the Aegean Sea. It’s where the first ever railway line was built in the country to transport produce grown on farms 120...

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Lisa Morrow @goreme1990.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

If you're in #Uskudar in #istanbul between 7-11 Oct & want to do something to help people in #gaza check out stalls at Palestine Solidarity Days event, in square in front of Valide-i Cedid Camii (mosque). #gazze #gazagenocide #freepalestine

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Lisa Morrow @goreme1990.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Just a typical Istanbul scene - #istanbulmosques on the skyline and simit sellers on the street. #lisamorrowwriter #eminonuistanbul #istanbulstreetscenes

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Lisa Morrow @goreme1990.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

I've never been into wearing high fashion brands, I mean why am I paying to do the advertising for you, but if you wear denim clothing sold by Levi’s, Ralph Lauren, Coach, Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein, this is what your money's paying for. newlinesmag.com/reportage/th...

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The Abuses in Turkish Textile Factories Supplying Major US Brands

An exclusive investigation finds that workers routinely face forced overtime, insults and threats of dismissal

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Lisa Morrow @goreme1990.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Most people think mosques are only places for serious worship but the café at Taksim Camii does a mean double espresso. #istanbulcafes #taksimmosque #lisamorrowwriter #whattoseeanddoinistanbul #istanbultraveltips Like what you see? Please share it with your audience.

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Lisa Morrow @goreme1990.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Just in case you want to experience #kizkalesi & #maidenstower at home. The smallest was only 40tl when I bought mine last week. #salacak #lisamorrowwriter #kizkalesiuskudar

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Lisa Morrow @goreme1990.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Well before James Bond came to #Istanbul, city was magnet for some of biggest movie stars world. #gretagarbo was 1 of them & naturally she stayed at most luxurious hotel at time, #perapalacehotel Discover stories behind majestic façade here www.insideoutinistanbul.com/pera-palace-...

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Lisa Morrow @goreme1990.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Quality control or security guard? I'm not sure which but I do know is this kedi takes the job very seriously. #catsinistanbul #lisamorrowwriter #istanbullife #livinginistanbul Find out why cats are so loved in Turkey on my website #InsideOutInIstanbul. www.insideoutinistanbul.com/cats-in-turk...

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Lisa Morrow @goreme1990.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

#istanbullife Think every #ikea comes in identical put together yourself kit + Allan key? Last time I checked IKEA in my hometown of Sydney didn't have prayer room, complete with ablutions basin, complimentary worrybeads to use & reminder not to enter in shoes! #lisamorrowwriter

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Lisa Morrow @goreme1990.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

I’ve never been keen on historical fiction but #christinastahle's #beforehewasred changed that #booksaboutturkey She combines historical fact with rich imagination, writing about turbulent Turkish history within compelling love story. Full #bookreview here www.insideoutinistanbul.com/before-he-wa...

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Review of Before He Was Red

Many years ago I worked in Dymocks Bookshop in Sydney, Australia, the largest bookshop in the Southern Hemisphere at the time. I loved being surrounded by books (you should see my home office!), getti...

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Lisa Morrow @goreme1990.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Some of the best #istanbulviews are where you least expect them. From the roof of #istanbulmodernartmuseum. #istanbulrooftops #lisamorrowwriter #livinginistanbul #istanbulturkey If you like what you see please retweet, with credits.

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Lisa Morrow @goreme1990.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Discover Istanbul through the eyes of longterm resident, writer and sociologist Lisa Morrow, the creative behind #istanbul50places #selfguidedistanbul #offthebeatentrackistanbul #istanbulbypublictransport See Istanbul where the tourists aren't. link.amazon/B0iQsMI4h

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Lisa Morrow @goreme1990.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

I went to buy some bread at my local shopping street here in #goztepeistanbul & suddenly found myself in Paris. Well that'd be the case if I lived in France rather than #livinginistanbul #Turkey. Nonetheless I like their use of French to stand out from the crowd! #istanbullife

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Lisa Morrow @goreme1990.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

When I'm in #Taksim for lunch I go to #HayataSarılLokantası Set in quiet backstreet, menu's small & affordable (great uçgen manti) + lunchtime takings #payitforward to dozens of people they feed at night. Here are more #wheretoeat #istanbul suggestions www.insideoutinistanbul.com/where-to-eat...

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Lisa Morrow @goreme1990.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

September's here & days are getting cooler, perfect for exploring #KadikoyIstanbul, Turkey, with @MyVoiceMap #selfguided #audiowalkingtour. #kadikoywalkingtour #voicemapistanbul Download it to your phone now. #kadikoywalkingtour #voicemapistanbul voicemap.me/tour/istanbu...

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Lisa Morrow @goreme1990.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Being #indieauthor can be tough. First you write your book & then get it published but it doesn't just end there. Marketing's essential so if you've read & enjoyed my books I'd love if you can #writeareview or any of the following. #booksaboutturkey I appreciate your support! link.amazon/B09OCvjMl

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Lisa Morrow @goreme1990.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Want to visit #Asianside of #Istanbul but can't afford the airfare? Meet the city I call home through #travelessays in #insideoutinistanbul. #lisamorrowwriter Start your journey today amzn.to/4ysfgJt

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Lisa Morrow @goreme1990.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Queueing in Turey is not a given, especially in hospitals. #turkishlife #livinginturkey #lisamorrowwriter I've long known this but was still shocked by what happened the other day. Read about it @insideoutinistanbul www.instagram.com/p/DdHcqcrgvA...

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Lisa Morrow @goreme1990.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

@cntraveler.com.web.brid.gy Bosphorus River Cruise? Really? You might want to work on your fact checking

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Lisa Morrow @goreme1990.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Given the majesty of this building on the #goldenhorn in Istanbul it's not surprising it was once called the Great School. #fenergreekhighschool #lisamorrowwriter #multiculturalistanbul #whattoseeanddoinistanbul

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Lisa Morrow @goreme1990.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Think #Istanbul's only about mosques, cats & simits? You'll know differently when you explore with #istanbul50unsungplaces. Go #selfguidedistanbul now! It has everything you need - history, anecdotes #publictransporttips Available online here amzn.to/4harWyR

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Lisa Morrow @goreme1990.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

#Akyaka #turkey looks as though it comes direct from Monet's palette. #goturkiye #turkeytravel See more on my Instagram post @insideoutinistanbul www.instagram.com/p/DcwXOftDA1...

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Lisa Morrow @goreme1990.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

I have loved #honey since forever. #ilovehoney My earliest memories are of eating it on fresh bread. I was 4 & when it dripped down my arms I licked it off. Now I buy çam bal (pine #turkishhoney from Turgut Reis at Çalis Sunday #turkishmarkets It's delicious, dark & richly smoky.

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Lisa Morrow @goreme1990.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Outside major #fethiyeturkey tourist areas where seems #hairdressers turn every woman same shade of brassy blonde, local salons cater to turban set. Just because they cover their hair don't be fooled into thinking they're old fashioned. Many sport latest cuts, colours & styles.

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Lisa Morrow @goreme1990.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Today's #ZaferBayram (Victory Day) in Turkey, an important date for founding of modern #TurkishRepublic. Until decisive 1922 Battle of #Dumlupınar during Türkiye Kurtuluş Turkish War of Independence, outcome of country wasn’t certain. Read more here www.insideoutinistanbul.com/zafer-bayram/

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Zafer Bayram – Victory Day in Turkey

While the country known as Turkey has a history going back hundreds of years, had it not been for the Turks’ decisive victory during the Turkish War of Independence in a key action in the

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Lisa Morrow @goreme1990.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

When planning a trip to #cappadociaturkey 1st thing to know is, Cappadocia is name of region, not just 1 town. Working out #wheretostayincappadocia in this vast geographical wonderland is essential. Don't worry, I've done the work for you @goaskalocal. goaskalocal.com/blog/where-t...

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Where to Stay in Cappadocia - A Local’s 5 Favorite Towns<br/> — Go Ask A Local

A detailed guide to the 5 best towns to stay in when visiting Cappadocia along with great hotels in each

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Lisa Morrow @goreme1990.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Imagine being #livinginistanbul in #Kadikoy on hot summer's night or anytime really. #travelessays #istanbullife #lisamorrowwriter You can with my book Inside Out In Istanbul: Making Sense of the City. Read all about it here www.instagram.com/p/DcZMGrxjaM...

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Lisa Morrow @goreme1990.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

On this day 100s of years ago, #prophetmuhammed came into the world. Every year 1000s of Muslims around the world commemorate this momentous event with #mevlidkandili. #kandili #kandilimizmübarekolsun #muslimtraditions #livinginturkey Read about it here. www.insideoutinistanbul.com/mevlid-kandi...

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Lisa Morrow @goreme1990.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Bringing home #souvenirs is part of travel & there are dozens of wonderful #turkishsouvenirs to tempt you. #ethicaltravel #souvenirsfromturkey Why not make the most of this & choose some #giftsthatgiveback. www.insideoutinistanbul.com/turkish-souv...

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Lisa Morrow @goreme1990.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Think you have to spend a lot of money or travel a long way to enjoy nice #seafood in #Istanbul? You don't if you live near me. Find out more on IG @insideoutinistanbul www.instagram.com/p/DcEKPBPk2b...

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Lisa Morrow @goreme1990.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Around 3am on this day in #1999, 7.6 magnitude #earthquake struck near #Izmit, NW Turkey. It hit whole Marmara region, including #Istanbul killing approx 18,000 with 1000s more injured. #turkeyearthquake 6 feb 2023 & 10 Aug 2025. Here’s how to help www.insideoutinistanbul.com/turkey-earth...

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Lisa Morrow @goreme1990.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

5 #Istanbul #mosques that aren’t Hagia Sophia. They’re free to enter & all stunningly beautiful. Find everything you need to know about them & how to visit using public transport on pages 97, 74, 184, 106 & 68 in #Istanbul50UnsungPlaces. Click here amzn.to/4qkNWtR

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Lisa Morrow @goreme1990.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

#publictransport in #istanbul is pretty great, even the metrobuses, but not for the reasons you might think. www.instagram.com/p/DcBzLWdiPU...

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Lisa Morrow @goreme1990.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

If you're fascinated by recent Istanbul history, don't miss free exhibition at #Metrohan gallery, above #Tunel funicular at end of #IstiklalCaddesi. @ibb_kultur Find out more about it here @insideoutinistanbul #istanbulartgalleries www.instagram.com/p/DbyBzP4jOF...

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Lisa Morrow @goreme1990.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Summer in Turkey means #sünnet. That’s #circumcision for all you men out there. Turkish boys get to dress up like princes & luckier ones get gifts including gold coins, watches, computer games & more. Do you think that makes up for the ouch? #sunnet #circumcisioninturkey

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Lisa Morrow @goreme1990.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Today is my husband Kim's birthday so this post is dedicated to him. Like me, he's a Leo and a wonderful creative man. #leobirthdays #turkeyinpictures Now I know you'll think I'm biased, but take a look at his photos of Turkey and tell me if you agree. www.insideoutinistanbul.com/turkey-in-pi...

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Turkey in Pictures - through the eyes of Kim Hewett

Almost as soon as Kim set foot on Turkish soil he started taking photos, and he’s been doing so ever since. On his very first trip to Göreme in Cappadocia, central Turkey he took more

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Lisa Morrow @goreme1990.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Some of most interesting spots in #Istanbul are where you least expect to find them. #lesserknownistanbul #istanbul50unsungplaces #istanbulselfguidedtour Discover them using metro & other forms of #publictransport with #guidebook #Istanbul50UnsungPlaces. www.instagram.com/p/Db3tu3XjYb...

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Lisa Morrow @goreme1990.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

#Lokum, #TurkishDelight, isn't just a delicious sweet. #lisamorrowwriter #travelessays #booksaboutturkey There's a whole culture & story in each mouthful ... Read all about it and more in #exploringturkishlandscapes available here amzn.to/4fMc0Cm

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