In Straight Trippin', OC friends and family share tidbits from their latest travels. This time, OC menswear buyer Deana Reyes shares snaps from her trip to Istanbul, Turkey.
Name: Deana Reyes
Occupation: Buyer
Travel destination: Istanbul, Turkey
Carry-on necessities: Peters Mountain Works mesh backpack, Cheero Danboard Mini Power Plus charger, Leica C Camera, Local Supply sunglasses, and OC x Tumi carry on luggage.
Favorite outfit to travel in: Anything with my Opening Ceremony x Teva Universal Hurricane Sandals in gold.
Highlight of your trip: There were many highlights, but seeing the inside of the Blue Mosque, taking a boat trip down the Bosphorus river, staying out all night at a dance party on the street, and of course eating all of the delicious Turkish food are all at the top of my list.
Souvenirs you brought back: A Turkish rug, spices, Turkish towels, and a bottle of Yeni Raki (Turkish liquor).![]()
"My carry-on." -Deana. All photos taken with the Leica C camera![]()
A view of Istanbul walking across the Galata Bridge
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Lamps at the Grand Bazaar![]()
So many colorful rugs and kilims to choose from! All have different symbols and motifs that represent various messages. ![]()
Delicious grilled meats and flaming chicken baked in salt for dinner. Yum!![]()
Enjoying some Raki (Turkish liquor) with Sandy and Will![]()
Inside the Blue Mosque![]()
A typical Turkish breakfast consisting of a dozen plates of jams, spreads, cheese, fruit, eggs, and vegetables with tea and breads. I could eat this every
Name: Deana Reyes
Occupation: Buyer
Travel destination: Istanbul, Turkey
Carry-on necessities: Peters Mountain Works mesh backpack, Cheero Danboard Mini Power Plus charger, Leica C Camera, Local Supply sunglasses, and OC x Tumi carry on luggage.
Favorite outfit to travel in: Anything with my Opening Ceremony x Teva Universal Hurricane Sandals in gold.
Highlight of your trip: There were many highlights, but seeing the inside of the Blue Mosque, taking a boat trip down the Bosphorus river, staying out all night at a dance party on the street, and of course eating all of the delicious Turkish food are all at the top of my list.
Souvenirs you brought back: A Turkish rug, spices, Turkish towels, and a bottle of Yeni Raki (Turkish liquor).
"My carry-on." -Deana. All photos taken with the Leica C camera
A view of Istanbul walking across the Galata Bridge
Lamps at the Grand Bazaar
So many colorful rugs and kilims to choose from! All have different symbols and motifs that represent various messages. 
Delicious grilled meats and flaming chicken baked in salt for dinner. Yum!
Enjoying some Raki (Turkish liquor) with Sandy and Will
Inside the Blue Mosque
A typical Turkish breakfast consisting of a dozen plates of jams, spreads, cheese, fruit, eggs, and vegetables with tea and breads. I could eat this every