Exploring Turkey: Ancient Ruins
Kivanç wants to get an early start today. We are visiting the Temple of Artemis and Ephesus. He explains that all the tour buses will be arriving shortly and he wants to get in front…
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Exploring the Gallipoli Peninsula: Anzac Memorials & Çanakkale
Today is a long driving day. In our Mercedes van, we are comfortable and cool on this warm day. The weather at this time of year is similar to what it would be like back…
Nermin Hanim Olive Farm: From Engineering to Olive Trees
Today will be a long driving day as we head further south along the coast. Thankfully, Kivanç understands his group needs a decent cup of coffee along the way, with bathroom breaks and snacks. We…
Exploring Istanbul: From Europe to Asia
We arrive for breakfast, waltzing along the buffet bar and greet our fellow tour members while filling our plates with interesting delicacies. There are English breakfast fixings, but I prefer the Turkish items. When looking…
The Turkish Hammam Experience – Life Begins At The End of Your Comfort Zone
Here is your geography lesson for the day. Officially, the country of Türkiye is called the Republic of Turkey which sits on both the European and Asian continents. Very cool! It is bordered by the…
Istanbul Travel Adventure: From Chaos to Delicious Delights
Travel Day - Not Without Incident Everything is smooth from Toronto to Frankfurt. Even the layover passes quickly. We arrive in Istanbul around 1:05 pm after 11 hours of travelling without incident. Let the adventure…
Countdown to Türkiye: Culinary Tour & Travel Prep
Cousin Shannon is considering a trip to Türkiye (tur-kee-ay) or the Republic of Turkey next month. I suggest if she wants a travel buddy, I am willing. Thankfully she accepts. Food, family, adventure, hot air…
Day 12 – Wild Ride Home
This entire trip was smooth sailing. When we were at open sea, there was some movement but nothing compared to last night. When they said be prepared for a rough ride, they were not kidding!…
Day 11 -Trondheim (Southbound)
We docked at 6:30 am and the alarm went off at 7:00 am. I am so excited because I am receiving a special guest on board this morning. When I walked the Camino Frances, I…
Day 10 – Brønnoysund – Prosper Couple to the Bridge
We found out this morning that the air conditioning was on the fritz but it was repaired quickly. I was slow to rise but Yordie’s feet hit the deck and she was gone for her…