Ah yes, the glory of rooftop bars. I can understand the fascination with them: you feel like you’re on top of the world and you confirm this feeling with classy drinks and gourmet meals. Oh,…
Posts Tagged‘Istanbul’
Where East Meets West for the Best: Istanbul
If you remember, I checked off one destination on my travel bucket list last year when I made it to Istanbul, Turkey. I spent an entire week there and felt like I didn’t even scratch…
Random History Lesson: European Subway Systems
Rapid transit has been improving commutes since the late 1800s when the first steam railways were built. The underground Tünel in Istanbul, built in 1875, is one of the earliest known subways. The London Underground…
The Gayest, Non-Gay Experience of My Life – The Turkish Bath House
After 24 hours of travel getting from Miami to Istanbul, I wanted to do what I always do in a foreign country where my dollar goes further than the local currency, indulge. Usually that’s grubbing at nicer…
Byzantium, no Constantinople….Dammit, Istanbul!
So it has been a few days since I’ve been on my Turkish getaway in the ancient city of Istanbul (it has had many names in the past), and so far, I’m having a great time.…
Screw Hotels, Stay at Someone’s Place for Half the Price!
Before I left for Istanbul, I decided to try out a new concept in vacation rentals via an online service called Wimdu. I found out about it after receiving some recommendations from friends who were making a lot…
My Grand Arrival in Istanbul!
After 12 grueling hours 30,000 feet above the earth, I finally made it to Istanbul. I lucked out on my flight from Miami to Madrid with no one sitting next to me, but the overly…