Insta-Istanbul

It's been over four months since I got back from Turkey, and I still haven't gotten around to going through and editing all the 400+ photos I took there. Ah, life. Always getting in the way of the fun stuff. Of course, I did take plenty of instagram shots while I was there, so I thought I could get started by at least sharing some of those. Here are a few of my favorites from my travels in Istanbul, Izmir, and Cappadocia.

Met my mom at this cool restaurant, Faros, in Taksim after getting off the shuttle bus from the airport.

The Blue Mosque; absolutely stunning.

Galata Tower in the distance.

Wandering around the neighborhood of Bebek.

Outside the beautiful Sabanci museum.

Saw palm trees for the first time in ages when we traveled to Izmir.

Beautiful sunset over Izmir bay.

Probably my most favorite part of the trip- visiting the ancient city of Ephesus.

All of these ancient ruins- up close and personal.

Like living in a movie.

Was so happy to find these amazing kilim loafers I'd been dying for since before I left.

Sidewalk shopping in Cappadocia. If I had all the money in the world...

Went on a great tour of the village. Lots of hiking! Found this little nook to take a rest at.

One of the most beautiful places I've ever been- Dolmabahce Palace back in Istanbul.

 Strolling around my mom's neighborhood.

A proper glam send off- dinner at The House Hotel.

{all images via my instagram}