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Turkey is a place that has always held a certain amount of fascination for me. I fell in love with Istanbul through books long...

We arrived in the tiny town of Kaş in the late afternoon, climbing a narrow street in our van and stopping at a small...

When it comes to destinations that tend to top bucket lists, my guess is that the country of Turkey might not be one of...

I became obsessed with the idea of visiting Turkey – and, more specifically, Istanbul – back in college, when I read a book that...

Walking into the Hagia Sophia for the first time is a moment in my life that I will never, ever forget. Nearly moved to...

In Turkish, the place is called Kapalıçarşı, or “Covered Market.” But that just doesn't have the same ring to it or sense of awe as...

Growing up in America has definitely given me a unique view of world history. A unique and biased view, many could argue. Yes, my...

When someone tells you that something is “hidden,” usually all it does is make you want to find it. That was exactly the case...

I have so much to write about when it comes to Istanbul, Turkey. It's definitely one of the most dynamic and interesting big cities...

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