Come with me...to Istanbul.

Ladies + gentlemen, please allow me to introduce you to my dear friend, Alix.  She goes by Al, for short, and she is a wonder of a woman.   Her whirlwind of a year began in snowy Syracuse, New York, and will close out with her having moved across the globe to Istanbul, Turkey.  Simply put, she is amazing and strong, and such an invaluable friend to me.

Amongst her many other credits, she is also the author of two blogs: In With Both Feet(s) and Traffic Jelly.  Her writing is addictive, so be careful...you will get so involved in her entries that you'll never want to stop reading.

As a tribute to her new life in Istanbul, Alix is hosting a fantastic giveaway of some really beautiful Turkish goodies!  (<< Click that link to make sure that you get your entries in!)

She also put together this great video (that I admittedly watched twice because I liked it so much) touring the streets of Istanbul and showcasing her trip to the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul, where she purchased the treats that she is giving away!  You've got to take a look.

**PS - Stay tuned for a great giveaway that is in the works for Lacey in the City!