Month: October 2019

My Favorite Market in Istanbul: Çarşamba Pazarı

My Favorite Market in Istanbul: Çarşamba Pazarı

The Çarşamba Pazarı, or Wednesday Market, is hands down my favorite market in Istanbul. I visited six different open air markets while living in Istanbul, and although each one holds a special place in my heart, the Çarşamba Market is the one I will continue…

A Very Turkish Weekend: Urla Wine Route and The Alaçatı Herb Festival

A Very Turkish Weekend: Urla Wine Route and The Alaçatı Herb Festival

After spending the morning visiting Ephesus, we continued onward towards the sleepy village of Urla. A short 90 minute drive from Ephesus (and only 30 minutes from Izmir), Urla is located on the large Karaburun Peninsula to the west of Izmir. This is known as…

From One Ancient City to Another: How To Visit Ephesus From Istanbul

From One Ancient City to Another: How To Visit Ephesus From Istanbul

We took a last minute trip from Istanbul to the ancient city of Ephesus in the April of 2019. Despite planning the trip only a few days in advance, it was easily one of the highlights of my two months in Turkey. Ephesus was one…