We Get High on Galata Tower and its Million-Dollar Views
Ever since we arrived in Istanbul, we’ve noticed a beautiful tower across the water, visible from many angles. We got close a couple of times, and then we actually made…
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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 Sweets: Turkish Delight, Baklava, and More!
We didn't used to bother with non-chocolate desserts. In Istanbul, we have found many new favourites, among them Turkish delight and baklava!
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We Pretend to be Extra-Classy at the Pera Palace Hotel
If we were millionaire meanderers, we might very well go maximalist at the gorgeous Pera Palace Hotel, on the north side of the Golden Horn...
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We Pucker Up with Tangy Pickles and Olives
We have our minds blown by the inventive pickling habits of the Turks. Also, we eat a lot of pickles (and olives).
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We Are Nowhere Near Sunday’s Explosion in Istanbul
As many, if not most, of you will know by now, there was a bombing in Istanbul on Sunday afternoon. The Turkish government goes silent when incidents like this happen,…
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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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The Legacy of the Father of the Turks
We get ready to honour the anniversary of Atatürk's death, today, and learn a bit more about why he is so important.
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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.
