The Prince’s Islands are a cluster of nine islands, the four largest of which are inhabited, located southeast of Istanbul in the Sea of Marmara. A former colleague of Phil’s who is married to a Turk and had visited Istanbul several times told him that her favorite thing in Istanbul was Büyükada Island, the largestContinue reading “Istanbul Part 3: The Princes’ Islands”
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Istanbul Travels Part 2: Schmoozing, Boozing, and Cruising
Phil and I experienced so much in Istanbul I couldn’t possibly write about it all. I mean, I could. It is humanly possible. Phil is going to (try). What I am saying is that I could not possibly write about it all without taking an extraordinarily long time, and so I won’t; but I willContinue reading “Istanbul Travels Part 2: Schmoozing, Boozing, and Cruising”
Istanbul Part 1: Mostly Mosques
After leaving Antalya in the south of Turkey, Phil and I were off to Istanbul. I was equal parts nervous and excited for the trip. After getting used to the relatively laid back vibe of Antalya, I knew Istanbul was going to be intense. At least we would have a larger hotel room in IstanbulContinue reading “Istanbul Part 1: Mostly Mosques”