Visiting the Galata Spice Market had me excited like a kid in a candy store. For an adult who likes to cook, there is nothing better than an abundance of fresh spices at extremely reasonable prices. In the end I bought a KG of Paprika (mix of hot and regular), some meat spice and Saffron in a vacuum sealed jar. This photo was taken in April of 2013, and I think … [Read more...] about Galata Spice Market in Istanbul, Turkey
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Istanbul and Athens: Istanbul Walking Tour
Trip Summary: In January, 2013 Delta was offering very reasonable fairs from Minneapolis to Istanbul. My dad, brother and I decided to go to Istanbul when tickets were available under $800. Part mileage run, part tourism, part amateur archaeologist and part bonding experience, this trip involves 3 nights in Istanbul and 2 nights in Athens. Stay tuned as I review … [Read more...] about Istanbul and Athens: Istanbul Walking Tour