A year ago today: Reliving the trip in memory
Earlier this week Lindsay and I met up with a friend who is leaving on a yearlong trip today. She'd followed along as we trotted from place to place o... Continue reading →
They be toutin’: How to deal with touts and aggressive salespeople
How to deal with touts? Travel often and you're bound to be touted. Around the world, salespeople in the tourist industry are competing for your money... Continue reading →
6 months of travel in 6 meals (Part 2)
It is difficult to top experiences like finding the perfect meal at the bus station in Sarajevo, or spending an evening dining with a room full of sin... Continue reading →
6 Months of Travel in 6 Meals (Part 1)
As much as I love traveling, I'm not a big fan of sightseeing. My perfect day in any city entails lounging in a cafe all afternoon, sipping coffee, an... Continue reading →
Finding travel bliss in Istanbul, Turkey
Finding travel bliss is a series on how and where to enjoy quiet moments in busy places around the world. The installmentsSantorini, Greece ... Continue reading →
A cooking class in Istanbul
Feyzi, the chef at Cooking Alaturka, hoists a 5-liter can of olive oil over a pan of small eggplants stuffed heavy with a mixture of paper-thin sliced... Continue reading →
Thanksgiving in Turkey
Traveling the world has a few downsides. For example, the rest of the world does not necessarily share your holidays. Thanksgiving is a favorite of ou... Continue reading →
A retreat to Princes’ Islands, Istanbul
With 14 million inhabitants, the second most populated city in the world within city limits, Istanbul, can easily overwhelm as much as it invigorates.... Continue reading →
