Karen’s travelogue

Traffic in Taksim

Traffic in Taksim

This modern shopping area in Istanbul is lined with coffee houses, night clubs, and shopping for every income level.

The New Neighbors

The New Neighbors

Sheep and wild dogs roam the ruins of Kayakoy.

Flowers in the Dining Room

Flowers in the Dining Room

Spring wild flowers ease the hard edges of the ruins of homes abandonned by Greek families forced out of Turkey during the population exchange around 1923.

Welcome to Kas

Welcome to Kas

This rocky coastal resort lies between Antalya and Fethiye on the Mediterranean coast of Turkey. Lycian tombs carved from cliff faces, submerged stone sarcophagi, and the remains of Roman and Greek cities vie for beach time along this gorgeous coast.

Turkish Class Field Trip

Turkish Class Field Trip

Taking a break from chasing around the cave dwellings of Goreme, these boys were happy to pose for me (and didn't even think to ask for money).

Kybele Hotel Lobby

Kybele Hotel Lobby

A similar collection of ceiling lamps adorn every bedroom in the Kybele.

Kybele Hotel Atrium and Bar

Kybele Hotel Atrium and Bar

A cozy corner for morning coffee, afternoon tea, or evening aperitifs ... or just to hide from the tourist hordes outside.

Kybele Hotel Lobby

Kybele Hotel Lobby

This is one of the small rooms that also serves as tea room, breakfast room, and hotel bar.

Kybele Hotel Atrium Decoration

Kybele Hotel Atrium Decoration

Located in the Sultanahmet section of Istanbul, this boutique hotel offers colorful, quaint lodging at a reasonable price within steps of the most interesting parts of the old city.

Istanbul Suburb

Istanbul Suburb

Away from the western European lights of the city, some people still live in makeshift rural compounds.

Karen Kindler

Karen Kindler has been a member since 15 January 2008 and goes by siestanow.

Currently in permanent transit.

I am averse to roots. When you stop moving, you die. And so I move ... and photograph the moments.