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
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
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
ISTANBUL (Oct. 30) — We woke up to a beautiful sunny day filled with endless possibilities. Over the hotel’s breakfast, we discussed our options for how to spend our day and where to please our stomachs. We transferred hotels from … Continued
ISTANBUL (Oct. 23) — After catching up on some shut eye, we started our day with Serkan taking us to the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia. Both were beautiful with their elaborate interior designs and their unique histories. A note … Continued
