We Sea Food, We Eat It: Fish-Lovers’ Frenzy in Istanbul
Located near several bodies of water, Istanbul's fish scene is an amazing one, from fancy to dive-y, with everything in between!
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We Explore Amazing Istanbul Neighbourhoods (Part I)
We’ve now been in Istanbul for just over two months. And we’ve still barely scratched the surface of what there is to see and do in this amazing city. This…
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What’s the Best Time to Drink Turkish Tea? Literally Always
We settle down for a spell, and have a nice, refreshing cup of Turkish tea. Or ten nice refreshing cups of Turkish tea...
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Our Five Favourite Contemporary Turkish TV Shows (Plus One Movie)
As you may remember from Norway, we like to throw ourselves into cultures of the places we live. And that includes watching TV shows and movies about them. We’re not…
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Unlocking the Secrets of the Asian Side of Istanbul
Often overlooked, the Asian side of Istanbul is mostly residential. But we've found some great restaurants and places to hang out!
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Turkish Lentil Soup: Simple and Delicious for Rainy Days
We gussy up the humble lentil soup, with a little help from our Turkish friends mint, lemon, and hot pepper.
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The Amazing Bosporus: One City, Two Continents!
We criss-cross the Bosporus, jumping from continent to continent as if we are Greek heroes (or cows) of old!
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(Not) Home for the Holidays: Thanksgiving in Istanbul
After a fruitless search for the appropriate fruit, we give up, discovering in the process the true meaning of Thanksgiving
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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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Favourite Mosques in Istanbul: Four Astonishing Ottoman Jewels
Picking our favourite mosques in Istanbul is, like picking our favourite children, impossible! (But for a different reason.) There are so many, and all have their attractions. Everybody loves Hagia…
