A ‘Little’ Taste Of Things To Come: Welcome to Turkey

Well world, ready or not, here we come. After exploring Turkey’s culture and flavors on or own, it is time to share these wonders with others. Epicurean Travel launched our first tour on the night of April 21st! After my … Continued

Peasant Soup That Was Fit For A King

It has been awhile since Ariel and I returned from Turkey, but this shall not prevent us from bringing some of Turkey to our tables. After having received lessons in the kitchen of the Ephesus Boutique Hotel, it was time … Continued

Join Us in Turkey in April

We have a couple of openings remaining for our trip to Istanbul and Ephesus in Turkey in April. The itinerary will be very similar to that of our October culinary tour, with Samantha and Ariel. It will not, of course, … Continued

Turkey Nostalgic for Ottoman Empire

Is Turkey Thrilled About the Ottoman Empire, Or Is It Ancient History? From The New York Times: The Ottoman period, particularly during the 16th and 17th centuries, was marked by geopolitical dominance and cultural prowess, during which the sultans claimed the … Continued

Farewell and Tesekkür to Turkey, But We’ll Be Back

ISTANBUL (Oct. 31) — Our day began with settling our affairs for the flight home. After checking in and making sure we were confirmed for our trip, we grabbed some coffee and decided to explore Dolmabahçe Palace. The palace grounds … Continued