Lisa Morrow

I'm Australian born sociologist, author & #travelwriter who's been living in #Istanbul, #Turkey more than 15 years. I love dogs, red wine & travel but hate dairy. Note, ice cream is different food type. See more about Turkey & my writing at insideoutinistanbul.com

Even famous artists like #bedrirahmieyuboglu included #kurban scenes in their work. #KurbanBayramı #sacrificeholiday #kurbanbayram #lisamorrowwriter

"Under Operation Epic Fury’s expanded mandate, authorities would reportedly confront antiwar influencers through countermeasures" like having patriotic cooking influencers explain deterrence theory while making short-rib sliders. Seriously? Is this a joke? turkiyetoday.com/lifestyle/oper…

It's #KurbanBayramı again & you'll see sheep & cows in unexpected places in Istanbul & elsewhere in Turkey, like bus stops & passing cars. #EidAladha For many idea of animal #sacrifice is confronting, but there's more to it than meat. Find out meaning here insideoutinistanbul.com/kurban-bayram-…

Dive deep into #kadikoystreets & discover Greek history, sweets fit for a Sultan, fisherman turned vitner plus more with @MyVoiceMap #selfguided #audio #walkingtour Stepping back through Chalcedon. You set the pace & miss nothing. Read all about it here … insideoutinistanbul.com/kadikoy-walkin…

@skett2605 I use public transport in Istanbul but when it comes to the bus timetables I think of them as conceptual rather than actual.

@IOIILisaMorrow Ah, ok. Not so much here. I don't drive anywhere, I prefer to play bus roulette & guess the time it will arrive!

I love my adopted city but some days I think Istanbul is a parking lot. This is a pavement with a narrow road in the middle but this being Istanbul, pedestrians have few if any rights. #citylife #istanbullife #lisamorrowwriter #kadikoystreets

@skett2605 Sadly that's true but at least there are more electric vehicles on the road now, & more people riding bikes these days.

@IOIILisaMorrow In my class today we are talking about the weather in England & in Antalya & ways to tackle climate change. Türkiye has a long way to go especially their love affair with motorcycles and cars!

Bu yaz plajlarda ne olacak? 3621 Sayılı Kıyı Kanunu’nda kuralı : “Kıyı, herkesin eşitlik ve serbestlikle yararlanmasına açık olup, buralarda hiçbir yapı yapılamaz; duvar, çit, parmaklık, tel örgü, hendek, kazık ve benzeri engeller oluşturulamaz” (Madde 6).

#Ethnospor is happening again in #Istanbul, 21-24 May, so don't miss out. You'll see feats of daring do on horseback, hear beautiful singing, experience yurt life & learn other fascinating cultural traditions from #centralAsia. Check official @etnospor IG acct for more details.

You can tell when #summer's arrived in #Turkey. Aign on #icecream fridge reads Buy 1 Get 1 free. Judging by amount of ice cream on cashier conveyor belts, I think they'll run out by tonight! @migros #livinginturkey #turkishlife #iloveicecream #lisamorowwriter

#bursa's great #istanbulsidetrip only a few hours away, ipacked with history, gorgeous architecture & enticing dining selections. #visitbursa #lisamorrowwriter I’ve done all the research on #whattoseeanddoinbursa, all you have to do is pack! insideoutinistanbul.com/bursa-what-to-…

@SelimKoru @q007224 So common. I've lived in Istanbul more than 15 years (& am a sociologist & writer) so my take on the city is very different from someone who's only made a one off short visit.

@IOIILisaMorrow @q007224 öyle. Hep uçlarda buralardaki yorumlar. Yukarıdaki de NYC'den gelmiş, orada olmayanı İstanbul'da arıyor. O da yeni bir hamaset türü.

Turkey is unfortunately not a high trust society. Certainly not in the big cities. This sort of influencer reporting isn't helping anyone.

@SelimKoru @q007224 Tsk. Asıl mesele istanbul'daki hayatın gerçekliğini kabul etmemeleri. Her ulkenin buyuk sehirinde, iyi ve kotu şeyler var.

@IOIILisaMorrow @q007224 Karaköy'ü Kadıköy okumuşlar hocam. İtibar etmeyin.

@atilayuae @naturalbeautyi7 Also, my essay 'A love letter to Istanbul' is just that as well as being atmospheric and lyric. Non-Turkish English language users will respond to the scene I paint rather than the literal meaning of the words.

@IOIILisaMorrow @naturalbeautyi7 I respect your thoughts. I was referring to your comment about Istanbul being polluted and very humid in the summer. Please don't misunderstand; I didn't write this to change your mind or give a nationalistic reaction.

Turkey or Greece for a summer vacation? Choose wisely.

@Migros_Hizmett cok iyidir. Onlar bana mesaj atip ve telefonle aradi. Para iade ediyor.

Bu 'taze' avokadoyu @Migros_Turkiye'tan aldım. Kesip açtığımda böyle görünüyordu. Hiçbir şey için 35 tl! Kalite kontrol nerede? @migros #migros

@q007224 @SelimKoru Anlamadim. Benim yorunum Kadıköyi hakkında değil.

@IOIILisaMorrow @SelimKoru Kadıköy'den sonrasını okumadım

@thenikomedian @q007224 @SelimKoru Kadıköy'de mi? Bu camii Kadikoy'de değil. Genellikle Istanbul guvenli bir yer ama maalesef her yerde hirsizler var.

@q007224 @IOIILisaMorrow @SelimKoru Hırsızlık sadece kadıköyde olan bir şey zaten

@atilayuae @naturalbeautyi7 I understand. I love Istanbul but it is very challenging in summer as I am sure you know.

@Migros_Hizmett DM attim.

@IOIILisaMorrow Merhaba, size yardımcı olabilmemiz için irtibat numaranız ile birlikte ürünü fiziksel mağazalarımız ya da online olarak mı satın aldığınızı DM ile bizimle paylaşabilir misiniz? Migros Müşteri İletişim Merkezi Aydınlatma Metnimize ulaşmak için: migroskurumsal.com/Icerik.aspx?Ic…

@Migros_Hizmett Çaliş MMM Fethiye'den.