We will do nothing much else but eat and drink for the next 36 hours as we ply the Mediterranean Sea to Izmir, Turkey.  Bet you didn't know that there are other seas within the Mediterranean?  For example, we are now in the Ionian Sea. 1 : Alboran Sea. 2 : Basin SW - Balearic Islands. 3 : Tyrrhenian Sea. 4 : The Western Mediterranean (Basin NE-NW) 5 : South-East and Malta. 6 : Ionian Sea. 7 : Adriatic Sea. 8 : Egeen sea-Rhodos. We soon will reach the Aegean Sea.   Why stop at Izmir? Is the third largest city in Turkey, with a population of 4.4 million, more than 24 U.S. states. While there are scattered ancient ruins, the city is known for being quite westernized and modern, meaning that social norms are less restrictive. But there are bustling age-old markets and the usual attractions of this part of the world. Budget friendly compared to Istanbul and Cappadocia.  Keep in mind though that the Turkish Lira has fallen value, so alcohol in bars is almost by itself a scam.  Plus, you