Nia - Trip to Istanbul 2018 | Black Girls Abroad

Nia - Trip to Istanbul 2018

First time taking a vacation to see Istanbul as a tourist

May 17, 20204 min read

'Til Next Time, Istanbul

Now, that all that is laid out, let me conclude with this: Istanbul was colorful, dynamic, surprising, engaging, and fun. Yeah, I definitely

May 10, 20206 min read

Being Black in Istanbul

Is it safe being black in Turkey? Just one of many ‘how will my blackness effect my trip’ questions that many black people ask when choosing

May 3, 20205 min read

Break Adventures

There are literally hundreds of things to do in Istanbul, and sometimes I wound up pushing myself too hard. I eventually realized that I nee

Apr 19, 20208 min read

Çay, Waffles, Döner, & Ice Cream

Food in Istanbul was easy to find, affordable, and versatile. There was something for everyone, which was very exciting coming from your res

Apr 12, 20208 min read

Getting Around Istanbul

Getting around the city was one of the most efficient commuting experiences abroad that I had ever had (though getting to and from Istanbul

Apr 5, 20204 min read

Shopping in Istanbul

Istanbul gave me plenty of shopping options and experiences when it came to shopping. Here I'll run down a list of some of my shopping e

Mar 29, 202011 min read

Art and History Heaven

If you love history, you’ll enjoy what Istanbul has to offer. If you love art and history, you’ll love what there is to find in Istanbul. I

Mar 22, 20209 min read

The Vibe in Istanbul

Istanbul is so unique in that it straddles two continents, split in half by the Bosporus strait and sandwiched between the Sea of Marmara &a

Mar 15, 20203 min read

Intro to Istanbul

Istanbul! What a doozy this trip was. Get the quick rundown on the who, what, when, where, why, and how of my experience.