I recently got a panicked phone call from a friend through Facebook Messenger (who knew you can make calls through FB?!?). She was stranded in Turkey by herself. It was her first big trip abroad and her travel companions had been delayed. She explained that she was stuck at the airport for hours and...
What to Do on Your Layover in Istanbul
I’m sure I’m not the only one who has recently discovered that Turkish Airlines has some incredible deals on airfare from the East Coast to Europe, Middle East, and Asia. Most of these deals require a looong layover in Istanbul, which may or may not be completely out of the way of your final...
7 Gifts on Every Traveler’s Wish List
It’s the Holiday Season! Which means, among other things (#heisthegift)… Christmas music playing in all the stores, gingerbread cookies in the oven, scented candles, sparkly lights, and mad dashes to the store or online to find that perfect gift for your friends and family that love to travel. Well here are some ideas that...