Ayvalik, Aegean Idyll
When you think of “Mediterranean fishing village,” the Turkish town of Ayvalik and the nearby island of Cunda (pronounced “Joondah”) are what …
Beyond the Big Three: Istanbul’s Smaller (and Cheaper) Delights
Our group of friends has a saying that, “in life, second round is always better.” While we may have started out talking …
Tomatoes and Granny Panties: Shopping in Istanbul’s Markets
Our very first post on the road, which now seems like very long ago, was about how much we enjoy going to local …
Istanbul, or Constantinople?
Good thing we’re not working on assignment, because Istanbul has made us truant in our blog updates. We’ve been having too much …
