Being a Woman in Istanbul
Laurel meanders about, alone and female, to confirm her impressions about what it is like as an American woman in Istanbul (no big deal!)
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The Turkish Bath: Experiences Over 30 Years (and Several Budgets)
Laurel ditches John and revisits the Turkish bath, which has been a favourite thing for thirty years. Here's what's changed, and what hasn't!
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We Spice It Up at a Beginner’s Bazaar in Istanbul
We dip our toes into Istanbul's spice market, a manageable, baby bazaar you can't possibly get lost in. And return triumphantly!
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Istaklal Caddesi: Our Picks on Istanbul’s Most Famous Street
We share our favourite things to see and do on Istaklal Caddesi, the historic 'Champs Élysées' of Istanbul
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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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The Stunning Tiles of Istanbul
We use up all our superlatives grooving on the blue-and-white Iznik tiles that are a regular feature of Istanbul architecture.
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We Travel around Istanbul – and Make New Friends!
We take public transportation all over Istanbul, hanging out on trains, boats, but not automobiles.
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Istanbul’s Archaeological Museum (We Nerd Out)
The archaeological museum of Istanbul contains fantastic treasures, many of them giant sarcophagi. We spent hours there!
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Four Don’t-Miss Foods on the Street in Istanbul
Street food is readily available in Istanbul. If you are ever hungry (not likely), just look around: someone will come to your rescue!
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First Visit to Istanbul’s Sultanahmet
We visit Sultanahmet, knocking out the two or three biggest tourist attractions in a single go - yay multitasking!
