Istanbul

If there's any place in Turkey you've got to go, it's Istanbul. Somewhere around 16 million people call this continent-crossing province home. At risk of sounding like a travel agent-- Istanbul has got it all. Roman and Ottoman History seeps from every crack in the pavement. Modern stores and businesses cased in modern architecture keep the city current (Starbucks? Check. Sephora? Check). Plus, all of Turkey's major soccer teams hail from Istanbul (Beşiktaş, Galatasaray, and Fenerbahçe).

Pre-cruise view from our boat.

March Getaways

My travels in brief:

Mountains meet the sea in Antalya

Antalya-- Four hours south and located on the Mediterranean Sea. Beautiful city with a beachy vibe. Two of the Fulbright ladies I travelled with ran in the 10K race in the Antalya Marathon. Go them! I'll be heading back here in a few weeks time for one last Fulbright hoorah.