I'm Going to Istanbul!

It's been a long time since I've travelled outside the US, and a lot longer since I've taken a trip alone. I'm soon taking off for Istanbul, and have 5 days to wander the city, take in obvious (and hopefully a few not so obvious) sights, enjoy some amazing food and do some relaxing.

Why Istanbul?

I saw these posts from a couple bloggers at the beginning of the year and thought, "yes, that's a place I want to explore. Check 'em out!

http://bemused.typepad.com/bemused/2015/01/adventures-at-the-grand-bazaar.html

http://bemused.typepad.com/bemused/2015/01/miles-of-tiles.html

http://bemused.typepad.com/bemused/2015/01/carpe-annum.html

http://www.ferretingoutthefun.com/2015/01/23/best-restaurants-in-istanbul/


And then there's this amusement: