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The bomba
Of all places in Turkey so far, the city of Çanakkale (Cha-na-ka-luh) has made the biggest impression on Andrew and me. This college town is located on the coast of the Dardanelles Strait on the Asian...
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Etliekmek, a language barrier
Konya is known as the home of the Whirling Dervishes but better yet, they produce etliekmek, essentially a meter long pizza (Figure 1), which means bread with meat. Six of us went to a restaurant...
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Hot springs on a cold day
Pamukkale in the Denizli Province of Turkey is known for its hot springs (Figure 1). The hot springs in this area are a result of hot water that rises from a series of fault lines in this area. As the...
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Pricey Spices
The spice market in Istanbul is located near the Galata bridge on the European side of the Bosphorus. It is a wonder of colors and flavors, and most of all, it is an overwhelming place that is unlike...
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Delicate pottery
Throughout Turkey, there are a number of pottery makers whose skills are passed down from generation to generation. We went to one of these family businesses in Cappadocia near Göreme Valley to learn...
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Anniversary at Naha
Andrew and I have been together for four years now, and we decided to go to Naha to celebrate this occasion, especially since I had bought a Travelzoo deal for a 7-course dinner there that was about to...
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