How I Got into a Fight in Turkey (or, Learning Cultural Differences the Hard Way)
WARNING: The following contains graphic depictions of stupidity. Meanwhile in Seljuk… It wasn’t so much when the big guy was trying to throw me to the ground, but more so when his girlfriend jumped in and started slapping me on the back of the head that I realized maybe–just MAYBE–I had made a mistake. I […]
How to Get from Izmir to Ephesus, Turkey
Library of Celsus, Ephesus, Turkey Ephesus is one of the most complete and awe-inspiring historical ruins in the world. Once the largest city in Asia and a major commercial port on the Mediterranean, you can still experience the grandeur of this Turkish heritage site today. A popular jumping-off point for many visitors to Ephesus is the […]
Two Weeks in Turkey: From Istanbul to Cappadocia
Istanbul Sunset Turkey is a country in which you could easily spend a month or more. There’s just too much history and culture packed into this meeting place of Europe and Asia. At once familiar and foreign, Turkey is a delight to all visitors. Unfortunately, not all of us get a full month off from work, […]