Going back to Istanbul and Izmir Turkey
dbeckom
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I am currently preparing for my a 2-3 month trip to Turkey. I will have a week in a resort in Izmir and the rest of the time will be spent in Istanbul. I plan to visit one Meerschaum pipe shop in Izmir next week while I’m there...that has me excited! I need to find a replacement for my 80+ year old Meerschaum that cracked 2 weeks ago. I am not much into the intricately carved pipes...I prefer traditional shapes.
One thing that I find odd about Turkey is that even though there are many pipe shops, it is almost impossible to find any pipe tobacco! And the only cigars to be found are Cubans
One thing that I find odd about Turkey is that even though there are many pipe shops, it is almost impossible to find any pipe tobacco! And the only cigars to be found are Cubans
"Any cigar smoker is friend, because I know how he feels." Alfred de Musset
"A fine cigar is just like a woman. If you don't light it up just right and suck on it with a certain frequency, it will go out on you." Unknown
“A pipe is to the troubled soul what caresses of a mother are for her suffering child.” Indian Proverb
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I overlooked one of the most important things in preparation for the trip...my little Xikar 10 stick travel humidor is nowhere near as big as I need. I was planning to buy a 40ct one, but ran out of time. I will have to improvise, or just smoke Cubans for the majority of the trip 🤓
"Any cigar smoker is friend, because I know how he feels." Alfred de Musset
"A fine cigar is just like a woman. If you don't light it up just right and suck on it with a certain frequency, it will go out on you." Unknown
“A pipe is to the troubled soul what caresses of a mother are for her suffering child.” Indian Proverb
Money can't buy happiness, but it can buy cigars and that's close enough.
@Diver43, there’s NOTHING wrong with Cuban cigars except the price...I just prefer my Nicaraguan & Dominican cigars
"Any cigar smoker is friend, because I know how he feels." Alfred de Musset
"A fine cigar is just like a woman. If you don't light it up just right and suck on it with a certain frequency, it will go out on you." Unknown
“A pipe is to the troubled soul what caresses of a mother are for her suffering child.” Indian Proverb
If you happen to pick up an extra meerschaum I'll buy it off of you.
I like the same style as you
Mark
"Any cigar smoker is friend, because I know how he feels." Alfred de Musset
"A fine cigar is just like a woman. If you don't light it up just right and suck on it with a certain frequency, it will go out on you." Unknown
“A pipe is to the troubled soul what caresses of a mother are for her suffering child.” Indian Proverb
"Any cigar smoker is friend, because I know how he feels." Alfred de Musset
"A fine cigar is just like a woman. If you don't light it up just right and suck on it with a certain frequency, it will go out on you." Unknown
“A pipe is to the troubled soul what caresses of a mother are for her suffering child.” Indian Proverb
"Any cigar smoker is friend, because I know how he feels." Alfred de Musset
"A fine cigar is just like a woman. If you don't light it up just right and suck on it with a certain frequency, it will go out on you." Unknown
“A pipe is to the troubled soul what caresses of a mother are for her suffering child.” Indian Proverb
I bet the dollar is going pretty far right now with all that's going on there right now?
"Any cigar smoker is friend, because I know how he feels." Alfred de Musset
"A fine cigar is just like a woman. If you don't light it up just right and suck on it with a certain frequency, it will go out on you." Unknown
“A pipe is to the troubled soul what caresses of a mother are for her suffering child.” Indian Proverb
I didn’t have access to the forum for most of the stay at the resort. For some reason, all Turkish internet providers block access to cigar.com, and I ran out of data on my international package. I will post pictures as soon as I can
"Any cigar smoker is friend, because I know how he feels." Alfred de Musset
"A fine cigar is just like a woman. If you don't light it up just right and suck on it with a certain frequency, it will go out on you." Unknown
“A pipe is to the troubled soul what caresses of a mother are for her suffering child.” Indian Proverb
"Any cigar smoker is friend, because I know how he feels." Alfred de Musset
"A fine cigar is just like a woman. If you don't light it up just right and suck on it with a certain frequency, it will go out on you." Unknown
“A pipe is to the troubled soul what caresses of a mother are for her suffering child.” Indian Proverb
That's a good GF you got there. I've been doing the same and kicking myself when someone else buys it. You & I have the same taste in meerschaums.
Hopefully you get to watch some carvers at work.
I always wondered if there were any bargains buying direct.
I will post some pictures when w visit stores and carvers
"Any cigar smoker is friend, because I know how he feels." Alfred de Musset
"A fine cigar is just like a woman. If you don't light it up just right and suck on it with a certain frequency, it will go out on you." Unknown
“A pipe is to the troubled soul what caresses of a mother are for her suffering child.” Indian Proverb
With all all of the pipes in B&M’s and all of the Meerschaum carvers around the country, there is almost NO pipe tobacco to be found. The only pipe tobacco that I have found was in the duty free shop in the airport. One B&M that I visited had 3 dried out “house” blends in huge plastic containers along the wall. The guy running the shop said “this is cigarette tobacco, but you can smoke in your pipe”. Ummm...no thanks!
"Any cigar smoker is friend, because I know how he feels." Alfred de Musset
"A fine cigar is just like a woman. If you don't light it up just right and suck on it with a certain frequency, it will go out on you." Unknown
“A pipe is to the troubled soul what caresses of a mother are for her suffering child.” Indian Proverb
I am hoping that I can get more cigars delivered from home. I have limited experience with international shipping. What is the best service to use? Any tips?
"Any cigar smoker is friend, because I know how he feels." Alfred de Musset
"A fine cigar is just like a woman. If you don't light it up just right and suck on it with a certain frequency, it will go out on you." Unknown
“A pipe is to the troubled soul what caresses of a mother are for her suffering child.” Indian Proverb
"Any cigar smoker is friend, because I know how he feels." Alfred de Musset
"A fine cigar is just like a woman. If you don't light it up just right and suck on it with a certain frequency, it will go out on you." Unknown
“A pipe is to the troubled soul what caresses of a mother are for her suffering child.” Indian Proverb
"Any cigar smoker is friend, because I know how he feels." Alfred de Musset
"A fine cigar is just like a woman. If you don't light it up just right and suck on it with a certain frequency, it will go out on you." Unknown
“A pipe is to the troubled soul what caresses of a mother are for her suffering child.” Indian Proverb