Located on the Asian side of Istanbul, Turkey the airport has seen increased expansion due to increased domestic and international traffic at Ataturk International Airport (on the European side). Like my other pictures of airports, neon signs are present at Sabhia Gokcen. They announce to the weary traveler that either hot coffee or cold beer [...]

Globalization is a funny thing. It takes on many forms, shapes and symbols. Something, which I have become increasingly interested in is the “Mediterraneanization” of global culture. However, by “Mediterranean,” I mean the Americanized or California interpretation of the climate and culture the Old World Mediterranean. I couldn’t help but be amused by this cafe [...]