Round the World travel observation: the more time you have, the less you get done. Read more
A week wouldn’t be enough to cover all of Istanbul’s contributions to history with the massive Topkapi Palace (be warned, it’s a steep $30 for the full admission), Hippodrome, Hagia Sophia ($13), Blue Mosque (free), Leander’s Tower, Galata Tower, cisterns, bazaars and hammams. Read more
The Kübler-Ross model, commonly known as the five stages of grief plays out daily in the medina. Read more
What better to do in Morocco than to let someone who speaks no english take a straight razor to your throat. Read more
