I've been to South America three times so far and what you need varies region by region, but I'm going to try and be as general as possible. Luggag... (read more about Packing List- South America)

I recommend the Bosphorus Boat Ride. You can purchase tickets at Kadikoy. I took my young cousins on it ages 6, 8 and 10. Basically, the boat cruises ... (read more about Trips With Kids)

It's fine to travel alone. My Turkish is god awful and I was able to manage navigating the city by myself. I never felt threatened. People are very ni... (read more about safety)