Lisbon Portugal: Bairro Alto, Mojitos, & Friendly Locals

I’ve got two places I like to be. Portugal is one. -Cliff Richard I was very surprised when I found Lisbon Portugal to be one of my favorite nightlife scenes. I never read anything about it beforehand and it definitely exceeded my expectations.  Our night began in Bairro Alto, a large district of neighboring bars … Read more

30 Hours In Istanbul Turkey

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If one had but a single glance to give the world, one should gaze on Istanbul. – Alphonse de Lamartine While sitting at my desk browsing for cheap flights, I found a flight to Venice Italy for 491 dollars. The catch: a 15 hour layover in Istanbul Turkey (both ways). While most people wouldn’t even consider … Read more