Istanbul skyline at sunset

A Guide to My Favourite Spots in Istanbul

This is a list of some of my favourite places in Istanbul, my hometown. I’ve included a few obvious touristic spots because some of them are too good to skip, but most of this is what I recommend when friends ask me where to go. Istanbul changes quickly, so make sure to double-check that places are open and book ahead where needed. Eating Photo by Maarten van den Heuvel on Unsplash. ...

August 31, 2026 · 4 min · Taylan Pince
Aerial view of Barcelona blocks by Logan Armstrong

A Guide to Our Favourite Spots in Barcelona

This is a list of special places to visit that we’ve discovered during our time in Barcelona. I’ve excluded any obvious touristic spots, since you will read about those in every guidebook and blog post. I try to keep this as up-to-date as possible, however, make sure to double-check that the place is still open. Enjoy your trip and drop me a line if you want to meet! Eating Bar Mut Beautiful little tapas place on Diagonal, near Passeig de Gràcia. Great sample of both meat and seafood dishes, and good service. ...

June 19, 2023 · 4 min · Taylan Pince