Looking for some unusual attractions in Istanbul, Turkey? Look no further.

In this episode, we talk to local expert Pat Yale, author of Following Miss Bell.

After a career in the travel industry, Pat became a Turkey guidebook writer for Lonely Planet. She lived for almost 20 years in a cave house in Cappadocia, but now resides in Istanbul. Her new book Following Miss Bell: Travels Around Turkey in the Footsteps of Gertrude Bell was recently published by Trailblazer.

In this episode you’ll find out…

• Which annual festival features men pretending to whip themselves
• Where to get the tastiest spit-roasted sheep intestines in the city
• Why you should think twice about blowing your nose in Istanbul

…and so much more.

You’ll find all Pat’s picks on the podcast website: www.strangeoldworld.com

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Follow Pat on x.com/patyale or check out her website: www.patyale.com

You can also buy her book, Following Miss Bell: Travels Around Turkey in the Footsteps of Gertrude Bell, on Trailblazer, Amazon or at your local bookshop

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