2 days in Istanbul

Istanbul! There’s something magical about the city, even if you haven’t been there. It’s bang in the middle of Asia and Europe, and that Middle-eastern positioning conjures up images of narrow streets, with perhaps a haunting tune playing somewhere, cats and the smoke from hookahs and piping hot cups of tea. Well, it is a little bit like that, but beyond that, it is a … Continue reading 2 days in Istanbul

Things to know BEFORE you visit Turkey

European visuals and Asian hospitality – that’s what drew us to Turkey. It’s a bit of Europe, but it’s nowhere as costly. It’s a bit of Asia, but it’s nothing like the Asia we know. Plus there was the lure of Turkish food, the imposing Hagia Sophia, and all the stories we’ve grown up hearing – the Ottoman empire, the Trojan horse – so yes, … Continue reading Things to know BEFORE you visit Turkey