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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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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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).
