One of the coolest parts about living in California is that when I’m itching to explore another country, I have plenty of options at my fingertips that are just a …
Sally Elbassir
Sally Elbassir
Born in Ireland, but raised in Los Angeles to Arab parents, Sally from Passport & Plates has been a traveler from the start. In 2015, she left her advertising job to chase her dream of eating the best street food, learning about different cultures and challenging misconceptions about Islamophobia. She's a firm believer that local food and travel experiences are the best form of education and shares her adventures and tips on passportandplates.com.
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Pamukkale in real life was everything I imagined and more. I completely understand why it’s Turkey’s most popular attraction.
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My conclusion? You will feel safe in Turkey. In fact, from the minute you wander the streets of Istanbul and get your first glimpse of the epic skyline, all your …
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After spending two weeks visiting a dozen Turkish towns on Intrepid’s Turkey Encompassed tour, I discovered that there’s much more to this beautiful Mediterranean country than meets the eye.
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It’s not hard to fall in love with Costa Rica’s relaxed Pura Vida philosophy. It’s not just a catchphrase, it’s a way of life.
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I don’t use the word underrated lightly, but when I found Valencia to be missing entirely from a popular Spain guidebook I purchased a few years ago, I decided I …