Istanbul

Baklavaassignment in Gaziantep

Day trip for pistachio baklava at the source. Worth the detour.

Balat color walk

Painted stairs and laundry lines in the old quarter.

Balık ekmek by the Bosphorus

Mackerel sandwich off the boat in Eminönü. Pickles extra.

Basilica Cistern columns

Medusa heads, carp in water, James Bond lighting.

Bosphorus ferry commute

Karaköy to Kadıköy with tea and simit.

Galata Tower sunset climb

The Genoese tower over the Golden Horn.

Grand Bazaar treasure hunt

Sixty-one streets; get lost on purpose.

Hagia Sophia dome gaze

1,500 years of empires overhead. Visit both levels slowly.

Hamam ritual in Istanbul

Self-service camekan, kese scrub, tea after. Skip the tourist package.