I went to Istanbul on a whim and winged my journey; something I am going to try and do less often in the future. Istanbul was perfect for it though, so much different and cool stuff to see there; I…
Topkapi Palace, Basilica Cistern, and Archaeology Museums of Istanbul
All of these places are close to each other, and actually close to the major mosques to see in Istanbul as well. The Basilica Cistern is located near Hagia Sophia. It contains 336 marble columns and has the capacity to…
Mosques and Churches I Visited in Istanbul
So I’ll say a general comment on my experience – cathedrals have been more impressive outside – mosques have been moreso inside. I stayed in the Beyoglu area of Istanbul; all of the mosques I visited were in the Fatih or Old City…
How Many Points Did Leonardo DiCaprio Use To Fly 30 Women To Brazil?
What guys? I’m totally just here for the soccer game. So apparently, Leonardo DiCaprio Flew In 30 Women To Party With Him In Brazil. But the real question on that is, how many points did he use to do so? I…
Where to Work Remotely with Wifi in Istanbul? Coworking Spots in Istanbul?
Working remotely on my trip to Stockholm to Istanbul. In Stockholm I had more time to stake out a place to work from and it wasn’t too difficult. Of course I could work from my host’s place there or here…
Clowder: The Istanbul Cats Game
A Clowder is a group of cats, and boy does Istanbul love them some kittays. One explanation for their popularity and treatment has to do with the Muslim community and Abu Hurairah, the “father of kittens” – a companion of Muhammad.…
Flight Review: TK1796 Turkish Airlines A321-200 Business Class Stockholm to Istanbul
Started off taking the bus to the metro station, where I took a train to the airport. Not the fast one but one of the slow ones (commuter trains) with a few stops. Good excuse to drain the rest of…
Epic Failboat (The Vasa), Spiritmuseum, and Royal Coin Cabinet in Stockholm
It seems like pretty much everyone who visits Stockholm goes to see the Vasa. It’s located on the island Djurgården which is a popular spot to visit – plenty of other things to see in the area, including the Nordic Museum…
Why Is Airplane Food So Bad?
An interesting article over at the Atlantic. I do recall getting a little more meals on my first flights, I could have sworn some meals to Vegas were had… although long gone now. I occasionally get a meal in first…
Where to Stay in Stockholm and other Tips for Stockholm
These are my airbnb digs in Stockholm. I’m staying on the east side of Södermalm, right off the water. It’s nice although a pretty quiet part of town. If I had to recommend an area I’d probably stay closer to the center…
