Turkey Sightseeing: The House of Virgin Mary and St. John’s Basilica

by Allie on December 1, 2011 · 10 comments

Located just a few miles from The Ruins at Ephesus at the top of Mt. Koressos (Mount Nightingale), is the House of Virgin Mary, a site sacred to both Christians and Muslims.
It is believed that Mary, the mother of Jesus, was brought to this house by Saint John after the Resurrection of Christ. She lived [...]

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Turkey Sightseeing: Ephesus

by Allie on November 28, 2011 · 27 comments

in Trips, Turkey

Are you in a deep coma from turkey overload? Well, wake up! I’ve got more turkey for you. The other Turkey (with a capital T).
All in all my trip to Turkey was absolutely incredible. I didn’t have much time to do research beforehand, so I didn’t really know what to expect. While I didn’t have [...]

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What I Learned in Turkey, Part V

by Allie on November 21, 2011 · 22 comments

in Trips, Turkey

The Spice Bazaar in Istanbul is a nut addict’s paradise. Had I stayed there any longer, I would’ve turned into an almond.

Life is good…

…very very good (love this idea!).

Say cheeeeese!!

Choose an olive, any olive…

As you can see The Spice Bazaar sells more than just spices. You can also find various dried fruits, nuts, olives, cheese, [...]

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What I Learned in Turkey, Part IV

by Allie on November 20, 2011 · 25 comments

in Trips, Turkey

I hereby present to you the most expensive/exquisite/precious placemat I will ever hold in my hot little hands. It can be yours for just one payment of $1577.00. Yes, that’s in dollars, folks. This placement is limited edition and I assure you it cannot be found at Target, Pottery Barn or even Nordstrom.

I didn’t even [...]