We Meet the Throat-Cutter, and Decide Not to Besiege Istanbul
We explore our warlike side, and hike over to the Rumeli fortress to see what's the deal with controlling the Bosporus
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Turkish Dairy Products: Odd and Splendid (Not Simultaneously)
Our experience of dairy products in Turkey has been mixed, with some distinct highs and a few notable lows.
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Chucking it 601: What Do You Do for Fun?
We tackle the difficult question of fun, suggesting ways to make the things you enjoy more portable in preparation for meandering.
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The Awe-Inspiring Topkapı Palace, Capital of the Ottomans
We explore the splendid splendours of the Topkapi Palace, capital of the Ottoman Empire for over four centuries.
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Turkish Meze: A Little of Everything (Or a Lot)
We eat just a little bit of everything, and now have a way to describe it: meze, beloved of Turks and Greeks both!
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Chucking it 501b: Getting Rid of Your Stuff
We talk you through the next steps in getting rid of stuff, from things that might make you some money to the joys of the dump
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Our First Visit to a Turkish Dentist
We are very brave, and go for our six-month checkup at the dentist's office. We leave with the same number of teeth we arrived with.
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Living Minimally: Still More on Less Stuff
We get rid of more stuff, and share an article from a friend about ultralight backpacking that says it all
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First Visit to a Mosque? We’ve Got you Covered!
We offer a quick tutorial on the basics of how to behave when you visit a mosque, and also what you are looking at.
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Chucking it 501a: Your Stuff and its Real Value
We get philosophical about stuff, continuing our many-part series about Chucking it and roaming the world: how much stuff is right for you?
