Category: Balkans, Greece & Türkiye
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Living in Vlorë, Albania: What It’s Really Like on the Albanian Riviera

What three weeks living in Vlorë on the Albanian Riviera is really like: getting there from Tirana, costs, beaches, the Bay of Grama boat tour, and the history behind the city.
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Istanbul Layover: How I Spent 21 Hours (Mosques, Rugs & Food)

21 hours isn’t enough for Istanbul, but here’s how I spent a Turkish Airlines layover: the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, haggling for a rug, and where I ate.