Pic of the Day: August 24
One of the joys of Istanbul is wandering around its many famous markets. The massive Grand Bazaar and the Spice Bazaar get all the attention, …
One of the joys of Istanbul is wandering around its many famous markets. The massive Grand Bazaar and the Spice Bazaar get all the attention, …
The height of cultural insensitivity: a bunch of infidels chowing down on Istanbul’s famous grilled fish sandwiches, balik ekmek. In the middle of the day. …
Wireless internet for the holy month of Ramadan (or Ramazan, as they say in Turkey). A welcome addition to the huge street party after sundown …
Is it Greek, or is it Turkish? Apologies to all my feta-lovin’ friends, but it looks like a slam dunk for the Turkish side: the …
You know what the eunuchs will do to you if you enter the harem, right? At Topkapi Palace, visiting the Sultan’s harem is no longer …
For 1,000 years, the Hagia Sophia was the largest cathedral ever built (dwarfing all those Gothic cathedrals that came a mere 600-800 years later). Ironically, …
The Allens are officially back on tour. Time to bring back the regular updates our followers desperate crave… Ever wonder why nobody travels by train anymore? …
After two ultra-relaxing weeks, it’s time to say goodbye to the family in Paphos. A final seafood lunch at Arapis on Coral Bay was so …
In the Paphos, Cyprus band scene, Jump Jive 5 covers early rock ‘n roll hits from the 50’s. Featuring stepdad extraordinaire Glenn M. Groom on …
OK, we’ll break radio silence to share this wine tasting moment on JP’s 42nd birthday, at the Sterna Winery in the hills above Paphos. Take …
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