Babaeski, Turkey

With Babaeski sitting between Edirne and Lüleburgaz, we decided to make a quick stop to see a couple Ottoman landmarks. It proved to be somewhat unsuccessful.

Outdoor cafés in the city center in Kırklareli, Turkey

Kırklareli is a small city in Eastern Thrace, just a short drive from Edirne. It’s off the beaten path and receives very few foreign visitors.

Karaağaç Station in Karaağaç, Edirne, Turkey

Karaağaç is a pleasant suburb of Edirne, Turkey. It sits about four kilometers southwest of the historic city center. There are wide leafy streets full of cafés as…

Dolmabahçe Mosque from the Bosporus in Dolmabahçe, Beşiktaş, Istanbul, Turkey

Dolmabahçe is a small area in the Beşiktaş district of Istanbul, Turkey. It’s located a short walk downhill from Taksim Square and between Kabataş and Beşiktaş.

Looking out onto the Bosporus in Bebek, Istanbul, Turkey

Bebek is an upscale neighborhood on the European side of the Bosporus in Istanbul, Turkey. It’s located in the Beşiktaş district between Arnavutköy and Rumeli Hisarı.