One Bag One Trip

Waking up in Istanbul to the sounds of the morning, the noise of the people on the streets, the kedi and kopi of the city roaming the streets, and the sun shining through the window, it’s time to start the day. With only 24 hours before I fly to Izmir, how much can I pack into the day… Play the audio to follow along on my journey or jump directly to your favorite spot. Chapter Jump List Skip to: 00:06 Addressing Mistakes in Episode 1 Skip to: 00:06 Blue Mosque Skip to: 00:06 Topkapi Palace Skip to: 00:06 Archaeology Museum Skip to: 00:06 Basilica Cistern Skip to: 00:06 Egyptian Bazaar Skip to: 00:06 Whirling Dervishes and other Shows Skip to: 00:06 The Bosporus at Night Skip to: 00:06 Orient Express Station Skip to: 00:06 Drinking Raki Stay tuned for the next parts of the Istanbul journey as well as upcoming adventures.

Istanbul has always been a place that I have dreamed of visiting. I’ve imaged myself riding in the Orient Express, walking the streets and gazing upon the Hagia Sophia, and perusing the wares at the Grand Bazaar. I’ve put myself in the shoes of James Bond and blended in with the crowd while always looking out for the next mission target. And now I’m there, in Istanbul, in the spot I’ve dreamed of and it’s different than I imaged… Play the audio to follow along on my journey or jump directly to your favorite spot. Chapter Jump Points Skip to: 03:05 Landing in Istanbul Skip to: 10:26 Trying Turkish Food for the First Time Skip to: 19:45 The Second Day Begins Skip to: 20:18 Scams, Salesmen, an First Interactions Skip to: 24:07 The Hippodrome Skip to: 28:13 Buying a Carpet Skip to: 33:16 The Trip on the Bosporos Stay tuned for the next parts of the Istanbul journey as well as upcoming adventures.