istanbul Archive

  • Amman, Jordan

    Five Surprisingly Romantic Cities

    Some cities you expect to be romantic; Paris has made billions of dollars on that premise alone. Other cities surprise you though with their ability to charm and to help create those special romantic moments between you and your loved one. Here are some of...

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  • Grand Bazaar Istanbul

    Interactive Travel Guide – What to do in Istanbul

    A regular feature on LandLopers is the Interactive Travel Guide. The idea is to highlight one city or country every week and then get the best recommendations from you all. By the end of the week, we hopefully will have created the best tips not...

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  • Topkapi Palace view

    Footsteps of Sultans – Topkapi Palace, Istanbul

    Our time in the iconic city of Istanbul was limited to two days. We were on a cruise of the Mediterranean and the adventure was like speed dating with the great capitals of classicism. At the end of the first day, just before its gates...

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  • Blue Mosque Istanbul Turkey

    Istanbul’s Blue Mosque and Creating Unique Travel Moments

    We were in Istanbul for a brief two-day visit, one of many stops on a cruise of the Mediterranean. We frankly didn’t have high expectations for the city before arriving in the Bosporus, but we quickly learned that Istanbul is one of the most amazing...

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  • Ice Lengend, Marrakech

    Four Cheap Street Food Desserts

    One of my favorite travel experiences is to sample an area’s best street food. Some countries are more adept at this culinary treat than others; Southeast Asia for example has elevated street food to a science. I love street food because it provides an honest,...

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  • Gardens, Topkapi Palace

    Travel Photo – Topkapi Palace, Istanbul

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  • Galapagos sea lion

    Five Unforgettable Travel Experiences

    There are thousands of unique sites and scenes around the world, each wonderful in their own way. However, I am constantly amazed at how many people travel without truly experiencing them. It is important to think outside the box when traveling; to find ways to...

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