What is Ephesus? Some of the best ancient Greek and Roman ruins aren’t in Greece or Rome at all. The Greco-Roman empire stretched across Europe, over western Asia, and into northern Africa, so I… [Read More]
Turkey
Can You Guess Where This Beach Is? Proves Something.
These photos — azure waves and alluring soft sand — have sat trapped on my computer for a year. Interest in travel to the country pictured has plummeted as stability there was shaken. Thus,… [Read More]
Turkish Street Foods: Ice Cream, Mussels, and More!
For most of my travels in Turkey, I was extremely busy scarfing every food in sight. In an effort to peer pressure you to do the same, let us take a tour of the… [Read More]
Your Travel Wish List Needs This Magic Cotton Castle
Once you realize that a magical mountain known as the “Cotton Castle” exists somewhere in the world, it becomes hard not to add it to your travel wish list. It wasn’t until my travels… [Read More]
What Would YOU Buy at This Great Turkish Arts Market?
During my travels in Turkey this year, I fell in love with the country’s rainbow-vibrant markets. Walk with me now as we explore the beautiful outdoor shopping street in Sirince, Turkey, which is just… [Read More]
Spice Bazaar in Istanbul, Turkey: a Market with Many Gifts
Turkish Delight (Literally) at Istanbul’s Spice Market: Confession: We bullied our Istanbul tour guide into adding the Spice Bazaar to our packed Turkey itinerary. “Come ON,” our travel blogger pack cajoled. “We’re right here… [Read More]