May 17, 20204 min'Til Next Time, IstanbulNow, 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 minBeing Black in IstanbulIs 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 minBreak AdventuresThere 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 minÇay, Waffles, Döner, & Ice CreamFood 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 minGetting Around IstanbulGetting 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 minShopping in IstanbulIstanbul 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 minArt and History HeavenIf 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 minThe Vibe in IstanbulIstanbul 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 minIntro to IstanbulIstanbul! What a doozy this trip was. Get the quick rundown on the who, what, when, where, why, and how of my experience.