The Pleasures and Perils of Street Food in Istanbul

When the aircraft landed to thunderous applause followed by a massive surge of people rushing to de-plane, it was unclear whether the Turkish people feared flying or just SunExpress (the newish Turkish airline).  Certainly they couldn’t be in a hurry to get to baggage claim — an average of 4 large suitcases per person meant…

A Weekend In Copenhagen

This seaside city of Copenhagen was on my short list of places to visit because (a) I’d never been there before, (b) it was small enough to catch the major sights in 2-3 days, and (c) it was loaded with gourmet restaurants and trendy bars.  While I’m sure the Danes will disagree with me that…