Iznik (İznik) corresponds to ancient Nicaea, an important city in early Christian history and, briefly, the capital of the Byzantine Empire.
Bebek is an upscale neighborhood on the European side of the Bosphorus in Istanbul, Turkey. It’s located in the Beşiktaş district between Arnavutköy and Rumelihisarı.
Kuzguncuk is one of my favorite places to spend time in Istanbul. It’s a small village on the Asian side of the Bosphorus between Paşalimanı and Beylerbeyi.
Üsküdar, one of the most colorful neighborhoods in Istanbul, sits on the Asian shores of the Bosphorus. It’s the main part of the Üsküdar district.
Lively Galata is one of the most interesting neighborhoods in Istanbul, Turkey. It’s located in the district of Beyoğlu, on the slope of a hill leading down to the north shore of the Golden Horn.
A brief guide of where to eat on (and off) Istiklal Street in Istanbul, Turkey. There are plenty of great restaurants to choose from, especially if you know where to look.
The Yıldız Palace complex in Istanbul, Turkey, was the administrative center of the Ottoman Empire for 22 years during the reign of Sultan Abdülhamid II. It’s located in the Yıldız neighborhood of the district of Beşiktaş.
A local’s guide on where to eat in Valparaiso, Indiana. This small city has a surprising lineup of great restaurants to choose from. A local’s guide on where to eat in Valpo.