Bodrum, Bodrum…Ritzy, Glitzy Bodrum…
I haven’t been posting for a while because I’ve been busy moving with the kids to Bodrum for a few weeks. Here is a quick post about what’s new in … Continue reading →
View ArticleLos Angeles Here We Come…
I have an upcoming three day trip to Los Angeles…here is what we are planning/hoping to do… These are all tried and tested spots… Any comments, recommendations??? I’ve included some … Continue reading →
View ArticleIstanbul Metro Will Take U Straight to Great Pizza and Style
Yesterday I found myself looking for lighting fixtures in Istanbul‘s famous lighting fixture district (yes, there is such a place)…SISHANE… It is a crazy part of town…disorganized, seedy, stylish,...
View ArticleLos Angeles and San Francisco “Tourist” Tips…
We just got back from our 9 day Los Angeles and San Francisco trip a few hours ago…I wanted to post my thoughts as soon as possible for those … Continue reading →
View ArticleObservations about the USA…
Here are some of my observations about the US as a Turkish American traveling in the US after a four year baby making hiatus… 1. 10 cents per shopping bag … Continue reading →
View ArticleMore Wining and Dining in Istanbul
Here are some more places to eat, drink and hang out in Istanbul…These are just some of the places that are on my radar this week. The lunch places are … Continue reading →
View ArticleLeave the Kids at Home!
Here are the top 10 reasons you should take short trips WITHOUT your children…(especially toddlers) If you leave your children at home: 10) You will not have to wait akwardly … Continue reading →
View ArticleThe Elegant Demise of Exquisite Venice?
I had the pleasure of celebrating my 40th birthday in Venice, Italy with my husband. We spent 2 nights and three days in this astounding city. I wanted to share … Continue reading →
View ArticleVenice…A Culinary Guide…The Very Best Restaurants!
Are you planning a short getaway to the city of beauty, history, art and calming canals? Here are some recommendations if you want to visit the city in style… Plan … Continue reading →
View ArticleVenice: Where to Stay…
Here is the final installment of my Venice stories (almost…I am still going write about places we visited…) There are literally hundreds of places to stay in Venice and recommending … Continue reading →
View ArticleParis, Paris, Paris…Travel Notes & Reviews…
Is Paris the most beautiful city in the world? I think so. As do (presumably) most of the 27,000,000 other tourists who visit this magnificent city every year. I haven’t … Continue reading →
View ArticleSummer House Decor “On a Budget”
Bodrum and Çeşme (on the Aegean Coast in Turkey) have some beautiful houses for rent and for sale. The houses in Çeşme (especially those in Alaçatı) have been beautifully decorated (like all of the...
View Article