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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…

How To Get Through Love Valley to Uçhisar Castle

How To Get Through Love Valley to Uçhisar Castle

Love Valley is one of the most hilarious creations I’ve seen from Mother Nature to date. Over millennia, various types of rock, including volcanic ash, have eroded to create dozens of massive, phallic-shaped rock formations, technically known as hoodoos. Love Valley eventually gives way to…

The 17 Best Things to Eat in Istanbul and Where to Find Them

The 17 Best Things to Eat in Istanbul and Where to Find Them

I’ve made it my personal mission to taste as many wonderful foods in Istanbul as possible. This is a list of the absolute best things I’ve had (and none of the bullshit tourist-y foods) and where to find them. See my map at the bottom…