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Minimalism
The fuller life with fewer things—how I got started
How we planned our Rome trip
The Eternal City has such a rich history, and of course its reputation for good food is a draw too.
How To Find A Beach in Europe’s Biggest City
Guess what, the Black Sea isn’t black at all!
Our First Year in Turkey
Take a glimpse at our extremely busy year adjusting to this ancient city
The Majestic Dolmabahçe Palace
Dolmabahçe is this Ottoman-era palace right down the street from where we live, but it took us about a month before we were finally able to visit.
The Village of Ortaköy
We live in this small village called Ortaköy that's chock full of history and architecture. So I thought I'd share why we love it here.
This happened with our travel agency
We hired Road Runner Travel Agency on our recent trip to Ephesus and Pamukkale. Read on to find out about the tour and all its surprises
We found an apartment! (And a boat tour)
We finally found an apartment and a little-known boat tour that’s a must-see for visitors!
Touchdown, Istanbul
See how we managed our jet lagged, but grateful, first 24 hours in our new city
We live in this small village called Ortaköy that's chock full of history and architecture. So I thought I'd share why we love it here.