Greece, Turkey
There are a million and one reasons to visit Istanbul and Athens. They’re both amazing ancient capitals with millennia of history, art, and architecture to appreciate. They both offer amazing culinary experiences. And they are both great budget destinations...
Turkey
While my first trip to Istanbul was from Rome, my most recent four trips were all from Sofia, so I’m well-versed in how to easily get from Sofia to Istanbul. Your options are to fly (the most expensive but most pleasant way to go) or to take the sleeper train or...
Turkey
While we love, love, love shopping anywhere in the Balkans, shopping in Turkey is a special adventure that truly must be experienced firsthand. Between haggling at the Grand Bazaar, awakening your senses at the Spice Bazaar, and perusing the antiques in Cukurcuma,...
Turkey
I keep returning to Istanbul over and over again. It was this city that first prompted me to start traveling internationally. This was back in 2011 before I’d been anywhere outside of the US except for a day trip to Mexico. But the call of Istanbul was too much...
Turkey
In my opinion, Istanbul is one of the most magical cities in the world. Built on the Bosphorus, this city spans Asia and Europe, East and West, and this diversity is present in every detail. Whether it’s the grand things, like the minaret-studded skyline or the...
Turkey
We love Istanbul: the call to prayer, the beautiful minarets, the Bosphorus, and, oh the breakfasts. Throw in some cute and cuddly street cats on top and some of the most delicious food in the Balkans, and we wouldn’t be surprised if you never wanted to leave....
