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One Day in Istanbul

One day in Istanbul is not enough. Its such a huge, eclectic, city with such an immense history that it is impossible to see everything it has to offer in just one day. Unfortunately one day is all we had, but we made the best of it.

Melanie launched Partners in Fire in 2017 to document her quest for financial independence with a mix of finance, fun, and solving the world’s problems. She’s self educated in personal finance and passionate about fighting systematic problems that prevent others from achieving their own financial goals. She also loves travel, anthropology, gaming and her cats.

My Quest for a Real Gyro in Athens

Gyros are one of my favorite types of sandwiches. Ever since I’ve moved from Chicago to Los Angeles, I’ve been on a quest for a … Read more

Scams in Istanbul – Tourists Beware!

Scams in Istanbul? I’m sure if you’ve done a little research, you know that that scams in Istanbul are common. Istanbul is a lovely city, but many of its residents are poor, and unfortunately, this creates an environment where people do whatever they can to get by, including scamming tourists. Here are some of the scams I came across while visiting Istanbul, and tips to help you navigate them:

Melanie launched Partners in Fire in 2017 to document her quest for financial independence with a mix of finance, fun, and solving the world’s problems. She’s self educated in personal finance and passionate about fighting systematic problems that prevent others from achieving their own financial goals. She also loves travel, anthropology, gaming and her cats.

Palatium Restaurant Istanbul

It was evening when we arrived in Old Town Istanbul. We were weary from traveling, but also hungry so we decided to go for a walk and find some dinner.

Melanie launched Partners in Fire in 2017 to document her quest for financial independence with a mix of finance, fun, and solving the world’s problems. She’s self educated in personal finance and passionate about fighting systematic problems that prevent others from achieving their own financial goals. She also loves travel, anthropology, gaming and her cats.

Interlaken, Switzerland – A Scenic Alpine Village

Interlaken Switzerland is a scenic Alpine village nestled between two lakes. It’s a beautiful town that offers picturesque views of the Swiss Alps.

Melanie launched Partners in Fire in 2017 to document her quest for financial independence with a mix of finance, fun, and solving the world’s problems. She’s self educated in personal finance and passionate about fighting systematic problems that prevent others from achieving their own financial goals. She also loves travel, anthropology, gaming and her cats.

View of Heidelburg Germany from the Philospher's path.

Exploring Heidelberg Castle and it’s Wonderful Town

Heidelberg castle is one of the (many) wonderous castle ruins in Germany. Nestled in the university town that bears the same, the castle is one … Read more

Netherlands: Hertogenbosch

Hertogenbosch, NL – Getting off the Beaten Path

The first thought everyone has when you say you visited The Netherlands is Amsterdam. It’s a gorgeous city filled with history and intrigue, a must-see … Read more

Trier – Germany’s Oldest City

Germany’s oldest city is a quaint little town near the border of Luxemburg, Trier. It is the site of an ancient Roman encampment. Despite this … Read more

Taking the Train from Bangkok to Krabi, Thailand

Endowed with the spirit of an explorer, I decided to create an adventure for myself by taking the 12-hour overnight train from Bangkok to Krabi … Read more

Palo Verde Wetland Tour, Tamarindo Costa Rica

Visiting Costa Rica It was Christmastime, and we only had a few days available for vacation. But we wanted to go someplace new, someplace warm, … Read more