sweets counter in istanbul

Istanbul on the Asian Side

Due to my brilliance, in theory, I thought the Asian side would be more Asian. Yes, I had read and heard it was a more modern side. All that didn’t matter. I was still convinced I would see Asian-like undertones. Instead, it was as I had read: modern, busy, and trendy. It felt like I …

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Old Town Istanbul

Spending Time in Old Town Istanbul

I LOVE Istanbul! For solo travelers, friends, couples, and families, it doesn’t matter; you will find something beautiful and interesting for everyone. I can’t wait to go back and see more. As you will learn, I am not a repeater. I would much rather visit a place I have not visited before, revisiting a familiar location. …

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people walking towards the blue mosque in instanbul

Tour Time in the Sultanahmet District Istanbul!

Istanbul is a large, spread-out city; it can be overwhelming trying to decide where and how to start exploring the city. Matt suggested we take a guided tour for our first day. A great idea to help us figure out the layout and learn some insider tips for the rest of the week. We booked …

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