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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…

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…