Posts tagged Istanbul
Istanbul Travel Tips - Travel Advice for Istanbul From a Former Resident

It’s not just what to see in Istanbul, but how to see Istanbul, and this article carefully covers the top Istanbul travel tips, and travel advice for Istanbul, Turkey!

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The Best Place to Stay in Istanbul: The Raffles Istanbul Luxury Hotel

Raffles Istanbul is regularly considered one of the best hotels in Istanbul, and you might just find that, for you, it’s the best place to stay in Istanbul

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The Best Cities in Turkey to Visit - Your Turkey Itinerary

Turkey is an enormous country, and that provides some challenges for building a quality Turkey itinerary. Here, I walk through the best cities in Turkey to visit during your trip, as well as what to do in the top cities in Turkey.

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My Podcast, "Rick Steves Over Brunch"

Welcome to my new podcast, Rick Steves Over Brunch. Every other Sunday, Stephanie from History Fangirl and I, dissect an episode of the classic television show, Rick Steves' Europe.

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Looking Back on a Remarkable 2017

Life without reflection is just existence, and as such I felt a post like this was necessary. 2017, like most other years, was filled with high highs and low lows, and that's all part of it. A year goes by in a flash, yet, when you look back upon it, it seems like it took forever. I'll cherish what I learned and experienced in 2017 for a long time to come.

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Diving into Istanbul's Grand Bazaar on The History Fangirl Podcast

Appearing on podcasts has been a bit of a trend as of late, especially on the topic of Istanbul! I loved sitting down with Stephanie Craig of The History Fangirl Podcast to go through the history of one of the world's oldest and greatest markets - Istanbul's Grand Bazaar. 

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Talking Istanbul, Turkey on the Amateur Traveler Podcast

For nearly an hour, I talk all things Istanbul with Chris Christensen on his popular travel podcast known as the "Amateur Traveler Podcast." Listen here! 

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The 7 Turkish Phrases I'll Miss the Most

When I arrived in Istanbul, I could barely introduce myself, and here I am 3 years later using Turkish phrases all over the place! Find out which Turkish phrases I'm talking about, and which I'll miss! 

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Istanbul Through Instagram (2014-2017)

I trace three years of posts on Instagram to give a behind-the-scenes look at my life during that time period, and, accidentally, show the progression of a city, as it found a place deeper and deeper in my heart. 

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