I miss things. Like 4th of July. I really wanted to be at a BBQ eating messy ribs or burned hamburgers, drinking beer and watching fireworks. Normally I would have just thrown my own BBQ, however, circumstances prevented that. But,…
Santorini was amazing! I know I keep saying everything was beautiful, amazing, etc. But it really was great, in a different way. We had been running around seeing “Historical” sites, which was educational and fascinating, however all of our vacationing…
I really did. Several times. In the hospital. I have never been in the hospital for myself before, never broke a bone or needed stitches or even urgent care. I chose to break this streak on my parents vacation visiting…
When my parents came to Turkey, we visited all types of beautiful and historic sights, however the main reason was to meet Bülent’s parents. Quick back-story: Bülent is Turkish (as you might have guessed.) We met in Cambridge (Massachusetts) my…
Efes was fantastic!! Well, the beer is good too, but I was talking about the ancient Greek city Efes. Also known as Ephesus, it is located about 10 miles from the Aegean coast in Turkey. It is incredible how much…
I have just been on a one in a lifetime trip. Thank you Mom and Dad. Now, I know people out there are thinking, "Sure, tell us about your sponsored vacation, Little Rich Girl." Totally not the case. The last…
Though it may not have been noticed, I have not posted in a while. This can be explained very clearly. My parents came to Turkey to visit me and meet my fiance's parents. We spent a few days in Istanbul,…
I love sarma, sometimes called dolma. Grape leaves stuffed with rice and beef, served with yogurt on top. Intellectually I knew that it was a time consuming food to make. But, doing it yourself, afterwards, every mouthful tasted like gold.…
The history of Marmaris is pretty interesting. Founded in about the 6th century BC, it was originally known as Physkos. It has been conquered and invaded many times, the most recent invaders being the tourist, who were welcomed with open…
I must apologize for my blogging negligence. However, I have reasons, they are the following:1. Gorgeous Beaches 2. Scenic Streets and Canals 3. Gorgeous Beaches4. Marinas and Sightseeing5. Gorgeous Beaches 6. Gorgeous Man