Lisa Morrow
@goreme1990.bsky.social
Sociologist, author and travel writer living in Istanbul. Bylines: NYT Travel, BBC Travel, Fodors, The Revealer, CNN Travel. Books: Longing for IstanbuI, Inside Out In Istanbul, Istanbul Dreams, Exploring Turkish Landscapes, Istanbul 50 Unsung Places.
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Lisa Morrow
@goreme1990.bsky.social
· Dec 6
Home - Inside Out In Istanbul
I’m Lisa Morrow and my aim is to help you travel through the lesser known sights and areas of the wonderful city of Istanbul through my writing and guidebook Istanbul 50 Unsung Places. I've lived in I...
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Hello new Bluesky followers. 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 www.insideoutinistanbul.com
As days grow shorter & temps drops in #istanbul, I love to indulge in #Turkishbath. Check out my visit to @AyasofyaHamam www.facebook.com/InsideOutInI...
Inside Out In Istanbul
As the days grow shorter, the temperature drops and my summer tan fades, I love to indulge in a Turkish bath. Not only is it relaxing it’s rejuvenating too. This time I went to Hurrem Sultan Hamami...
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November 12, 2025 at 8:09 PM
As days grow shorter & temps drops in #istanbul, I love to indulge in #Turkishbath. Check out my visit to @AyasofyaHamam www.facebook.com/InsideOutInI...
Guided by serenity of natural world & richness of #Turkey’s landscapes, my #WritingRetreat 2026, is designed to help you unlock your creativity, sharpen your inner focus & discover your authentic voice. #Write, reflect & be inspired by rhythm of sea.
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November 9, 2025 at 5:26 AM
Guided by serenity of natural world & richness of #Turkey’s landscapes, my #WritingRetreat 2026, is designed to help you unlock your creativity, sharpen your inner focus & discover your authentic voice. #Write, reflect & be inspired by rhythm of sea.
www.insideoutinistanbul.com/writing-retr...
www.insideoutinistanbul.com/writing-retr...
How many of these #UNESCOWorldHeritage Sites have you been to in #Turkey? #unescoworldheritageturkey Which one’s your favourite?
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UNESCO World Heritage Sites Turkey
After the devastating earthquakes in south eastern Turkey in 2023, thousands of lives were lost and more changed, and innumerable damage done to individuals and places. It will take years for the peop...
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November 8, 2025 at 7:33 PM
How many of these #UNESCOWorldHeritage Sites have you been to in #Turkey? #unescoworldheritageturkey Which one’s your favourite?
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#istanbullife #livinginturkey. I was in supermarket here in #istanbul when older woman didn't have enough money to pay for all her groceries. It was lovely to see next woman cover the shortfall. #doingittough #costoflivingcrisis
November 7, 2025 at 9:53 AM
#istanbullife #livinginturkey. I was in supermarket here in #istanbul when older woman didn't have enough money to pay for all her groceries. It was lovely to see next woman cover the shortfall. #doingittough #costoflivingcrisis
I love #lesserknown # Istanbul as much as I love #coffee, but you don't always find both in same place, so I was excited to discover @kiremitcoffee near Kadinlar Pazar #istanbulcoffee #whattoseeanddoinistanbul
November 6, 2025 at 11:44 AM
I love #lesserknown # Istanbul as much as I love #coffee, but you don't always find both in same place, so I was excited to discover @kiremitcoffee near Kadinlar Pazar #istanbulcoffee #whattoseeanddoinistanbul
If pictures speak louder than words, I’m not sure what this one says. #istanbullife #livinginistanbul #expatlife #cihangir #istanbulneighbourhood #secondhandshops #secondhandshopsistanbul
November 5, 2025 at 7:45 AM
If pictures speak louder than words, I’m not sure what this one says. #istanbullife #livinginistanbul #expatlife #cihangir #istanbulneighbourhood #secondhandshops #secondhandshopsistanbul
Don't miss #ElifUras’ small but perfect exhibition at @GALERIST_TR in #Istanbul. #turkishartist “Earth on their hands” celebrates women’s labour as acts of power. Her women dance, shimmering gold & joyfully naked, symbolising unrecognised worth of our labour. Last day Nov 8.
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November 3, 2025 at 6:20 AM
Don't miss #ElifUras’ small but perfect exhibition at @GALERIST_TR in #Istanbul. #turkishartist “Earth on their hands” celebrates women’s labour as acts of power. Her women dance, shimmering gold & joyfully naked, symbolising unrecognised worth of our labour. Last day Nov 8.
www.galerist.com.tr
www.galerist.com.tr
Many posts on #writing start with "The secret to good writing is ... ", but there is no secret. Good writing recquires discipline, practice & most importantly, the courage to try, possibly fail & then try again. On my #Writingretreat Turkey 2026 ... www.facebook.com/story.php?st...
November 2, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Many posts on #writing start with "The secret to good writing is ... ", but there is no secret. Good writing recquires discipline, practice & most importantly, the courage to try, possibly fail & then try again. On my #Writingretreat Turkey 2026 ... www.facebook.com/story.php?st...
#Cappadocia is 1 most popular places to visit in #Turkey, with dozens intriguing & beautiful sights yet most influencers only focus on balloon flights and flying dresses. #cappadociaturkey Here's what’s really worth doing in this #UNESCOWorldHeritageSite www.insideoutinistanbul.com/cappadocia/
19 places to see in Cappadocia (or how to make the most of this extraordinary UNESCO world heritage site)
If you have to ask whether visiting Cappadocia is worth it, then I suggest you scroll on. The same goes for people in Facebook groups who say they wasted their time going to Cappadocia because
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November 1, 2025 at 2:42 PM
#Cappadocia is 1 most popular places to visit in #Turkey, with dozens intriguing & beautiful sights yet most influencers only focus on balloon flights and flying dresses. #cappadociaturkey Here's what’s really worth doing in this #UNESCOWorldHeritageSite www.insideoutinistanbul.com/cappadocia/
Just as beauty is in eye of beholder #Turkey is many things to many people. #booksaboutturkey #livinginturkey #travelessays #expatlife Discover more of what makes the country tick with Exploring Turkish Landscapes: Crossing Inner Boundaries. Available here amzn.to/4o4XEi5
October 31, 2025 at 6:55 AM
Just as beauty is in eye of beholder #Turkey is many things to many people. #booksaboutturkey #livinginturkey #travelessays #expatlife Discover more of what makes the country tick with Exploring Turkish Landscapes: Crossing Inner Boundaries. Available here amzn.to/4o4XEi5
Continuing with #istanbulparks theme, today I bring you #yildizpark set on steep slopes of Bosphorus. Has pretty pond, lovely pavillions (undergoing restoration) & gorgeous water views. #whattoseeanddoinistanbul #greenspaces Read all about it here www.insideoutinistanbul.com/yildiz-park/
Yildiz Park: the Star of Istanbul
A few years ago I spent a fun afternoon and early evening picnicking with a big group of friends in Yildiz Park. After a lunch that went on for hours we decided to play frisbee,
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October 30, 2025 at 5:21 AM
Continuing with #istanbulparks theme, today I bring you #yildizpark set on steep slopes of Bosphorus. Has pretty pond, lovely pavillions (undergoing restoration) & gorgeous water views. #whattoseeanddoinistanbul #greenspaces Read all about it here www.insideoutinistanbul.com/yildiz-park/
Today #Turkey celebrates founding of #TurkishRepublic in 1923. 🇹🇷#29Ekim1923 #Cumhuriyetbayramı #TürkiyeCumhuriyet Expect Turkish flags galore, hordes of excited school children & proud Turks wearing & bearing #Turkishflag This is what they’re so proud of www.insideoutinistanbul.com/republic-day...
Celebrating Republic Day Turkey
Republic Day Turkey, or Cumhuriyet Bayramı as it’s known in Turkish, commemorates the offical start of a new Turkey. On this day in October 1923 Mustafa Kemal Atatürk officially proclaimed the establi...
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October 29, 2025 at 6:22 AM
Today #Turkey celebrates founding of #TurkishRepublic in 1923. 🇹🇷#29Ekim1923 #Cumhuriyetbayramı #TürkiyeCumhuriyet Expect Turkish flags galore, hordes of excited school children & proud Turks wearing & bearing #Turkishflag This is what they’re so proud of www.insideoutinistanbul.com/republic-day...
#Emirgan Park on shores of #Bosphorus in #Istanbul is largely known for spectacular displays of #tulips in April every year. However park has wonderful history in itself as well as lovely water views. #istanbulparks Autumn's a great time to visit too. www.insideoutinistanbul.com/emirgan-park/
Emirgan Park Istanbul
Nowadays Emirgan Park is known around the world for its famous tulip festival held in the grounds every April. Beds of these once priceless flowers cascade down the winding paths and slopes, blanketin...
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October 28, 2025 at 10:11 AM
#Emirgan Park on shores of #Bosphorus in #Istanbul is largely known for spectacular displays of #tulips in April every year. However park has wonderful history in itself as well as lovely water views. #istanbulparks Autumn's a great time to visit too. www.insideoutinistanbul.com/emirgan-park/
Let Turkish coast work its magic on you & unleash your creativity on my #writersretreat in #Turkey 2026. #writerscommunity Join small group of people keen to learn how to transform their private thoughts into words on paper that are honest & impactful... www.instagram.com/p/DQSB76jlD5...
October 26, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Let Turkish coast work its magic on you & unleash your creativity on my #writersretreat in #Turkey 2026. #writerscommunity Join small group of people keen to learn how to transform their private thoughts into words on paper that are honest & impactful... www.instagram.com/p/DQSB76jlD5...
Although winter’s on the way, while sun’s still shining & sky remains blue, it’s perfect time of year to explore #Istanbulparks, all accessible by #publictransport. Here’s my guide to #greenspaces on both sides of #Bosphorus.
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Istanbul parks you can visit by public transport
I’ve been using public transport since forever. I have a driver’s licence but to be honest, the idea of driving in Istanbul scares the living daylights out of me. Besides, the traffic is so heavy
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October 25, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Although winter’s on the way, while sun’s still shining & sky remains blue, it’s perfect time of year to explore #Istanbulparks, all accessible by #publictransport. Here’s my guide to #greenspaces on both sides of #Bosphorus.
www.insideoutinistanbul.com/istanbul-par...
www.insideoutinistanbul.com/istanbul-par...
I love #livinginturkey. My local #muhtar (Turkish for headman but mine's a she) just sent me a friend request on FB #istanbullife
October 24, 2025 at 7:32 AM
I love #livinginturkey. My local #muhtar (Turkish for headman but mine's a she) just sent me a friend request on FB #istanbullife
I always appreciate when people take time to write review after reading 1 of my books. #travelwriting #bookreviews #writingcommunity This 1 about my #guidebook #Istanbul50Unsungplaces, by former #Turkey resident Piero Castellano, took my breath away.
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Book review: Lisa Morrow’s “Istanbul 50 unsung places”
I was in love with Istanbul, once, and I used to love guidebooks too.
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October 23, 2025 at 6:54 AM
I always appreciate when people take time to write review after reading 1 of my books. #travelwriting #bookreviews #writingcommunity This 1 about my #guidebook #Istanbul50Unsungplaces, by former #Turkey resident Piero Castellano, took my breath away.
pierocastellano.medium.com/book-review-...
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Don't just go to the same old places in #Istanbul. Visit #Kadikoy like a local with my handy guides. #whattoseeanddoistanbul #kadikoyistanbul
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Visit Kadikoy like a local: 5 top tips*
I’m a long time Kadikoy resident and I love it. The maze of backstreets with no names where it’s easy to get lost as you stop and stare, duck in and out of little shops
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October 22, 2025 at 4:53 AM
Don't just go to the same old places in #Istanbul. Visit #Kadikoy like a local with my handy guides. #whattoseeanddoistanbul #kadikoyistanbul
www.insideoutinistanbul.com/kadikoy-like...
www.insideoutinistanbul.com/kadikoy-like...
#Istanbul's Asian side of Istanbul is packed with history, cafes, dark bars, #Turkish food, meyhane & handful of upmarket restaurants, populated by uni students, head scarved housewives, workmates & friends. Discover this & more with my 48hr itinerary. www.insideoutinistanbul.com/istanbul-iti...
Istanbul itinerary Asian side
Istanbul is world famous for glorious historical sites in the old city of Sultanahmet like the Blue Mosque and Topkapı Palace to name a few. Once you’ve seen them, what’s next? A completely different ...
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October 21, 2025 at 7:19 AM
#Istanbul's Asian side of Istanbul is packed with history, cafes, dark bars, #Turkish food, meyhane & handful of upmarket restaurants, populated by uni students, head scarved housewives, workmates & friends. Discover this & more with my 48hr itinerary. www.insideoutinistanbul.com/istanbul-iti...
“The impossibly turquoise-coloured tranquil bays … are best seen from the deck of a gulet ... #writersretreat #writingretreatturkey #writingretreat #WritingCommunity www.instagram.com/p/DQAAboZlVb...
October 19, 2025 at 8:19 PM
“The impossibly turquoise-coloured tranquil bays … are best seen from the deck of a gulet ... #writersretreat #writingretreatturkey #writingretreat #WritingCommunity www.instagram.com/p/DQAAboZlVb...
2 of my favourite things are ice cream & travel so it was exciting to see @algidaturkiye combine both with pics of their promo umbrellas in different destinations in Turkey. I've been to lots of them, have you? Here are some ideas to #travelturkey. www.insideoutinistanbul.com/destinations/
October 18, 2025 at 10:43 AM
2 of my favourite things are ice cream & travel so it was exciting to see @algidaturkiye combine both with pics of their promo umbrellas in different destinations in Turkey. I've been to lots of them, have you? Here are some ideas to #travelturkey. www.insideoutinistanbul.com/destinations/
These days #karagoz, traditional Turkish #puppetry, is often viewed as children’s entertainment, but in past was used to comment on state of world, moral upheavals & social events. #turkishpuppets #turkishculture #puppets Find out more here www.insideoutinistanbul.com/karagoz/
October 17, 2025 at 9:57 AM
These days #karagoz, traditional Turkish #puppetry, is often viewed as children’s entertainment, but in past was used to comment on state of world, moral upheavals & social events. #turkishpuppets #turkishculture #puppets Find out more here www.insideoutinistanbul.com/karagoz/
Cruising into inspiration. Join me in 2026 #WritingRetreat #Turkey - disconnect from chaos of daily life, engage with ancient ruins & mindful rituals of Turkish culture as we sail on handcrafted wooden sailing boat. #writingskills @insideoutinistanbul www.instagram.com/p/DPROlEoCOW...
October 15, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Cruising into inspiration. Join me in 2026 #WritingRetreat #Turkey - disconnect from chaos of daily life, engage with ancient ruins & mindful rituals of Turkish culture as we sail on handcrafted wooden sailing boat. #writingskills @insideoutinistanbul www.instagram.com/p/DPROlEoCOW...
Think you'd like to move to #Istanbul? #expatlife #livinginistanbul #istanbullife Read what it's really like in my #travelmemoir Istanbul Dreams: Waiting for the Tulips to Bloom amzn.to/4oc4p1w
October 14, 2025 at 6:49 AM
Think you'd like to move to #Istanbul? #expatlife #livinginistanbul #istanbullife Read what it's really like in my #travelmemoir Istanbul Dreams: Waiting for the Tulips to Bloom amzn.to/4oc4p1w
Combine travel, inspiration & writing with my #WritingRetreatTurkey2026. #writingretreat #writingholiday #ilovewriting Reserve your spot by 31.12. 25 & get €100 off per person. Come set sail now!
www.insideoutinistanbul.com/writing-retr...
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October 11, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Combine travel, inspiration & writing with my #WritingRetreatTurkey2026. #writingretreat #writingholiday #ilovewriting Reserve your spot by 31.12. 25 & get €100 off per person. Come set sail now!
www.insideoutinistanbul.com/writing-retr...
www.insideoutinistanbul.com/writing-retr...