Turkey Gallery

I like places with big pasts. Few places on this earth have a bigger past than Izmir. Originally called Smyrna, this is one of the oldest cities in the world, dating back more than 8,500 years. Today, it’s also Turkey’s third-largest city and a popular resort destination among Europeans. The population doubles come summertime. This summer, Lief and I number among those making our way to these shores. There are many reasons to seek out this historically important spot. Top...