Exploring Türkiye: Coming Home and Final Thoughts
We organize a taxi with the hotel concierge to take us to the airport. There is some traffic but not too bad this morning. We have lots of time before our flight. Our conversation is…
Category: Türkiye
A small group travel food adventure from the mysterious and exciting Istanbul to the Turkish interior. Join us as we explore the mosques, the bazaars and incredible landscapes of this beautiful country.
Exploring Turkey: Flying back to Istanbul and Our Farewell Dinner
There are some swollen heads this morning from the all-inclusive wine and late night. The Turkish Evening revellers are a little quieter as luggage contents are reorganized and placed outside their rooms for pick up.…
Göreme Travel: Hot Air Balloon Magic and Turkish Cultural Delights
The alarm goes off at 4:20 am. There is only enough time to throw on some clothes and splash our faces with water before we meet Jocelyn and Greg in the lobby at 4:30 am.…
Disappointing Hot Air Balloon News in Göreme: But Adventure Still Awaits
Bad News The weather is a little iffy this morning with rain, and Shannon just received word that tomorrow's hot air balloon flight has been cancelled due to unsafe weather conditions. Devastated is an understatement.…
Exploring Turkey: A Turkish Breakfast Delight, Rumi Museum and Whirling Dervishes
Turkish Breakfast Kivanç promises us shopping for Turkish towels and silk scarves in Konya. First though is a full Turkish breakfast at Palize Kaahvalti & Mandira (translated to Palize Breakfast and Dairy) in Konya. Breakfast…
Exploring Turkey: Selçuk to Izmir – Exquisite Ceramics to Unique Delicacies
Lotus Ceramics Garden After a quick breakfast and an instant coffee (grumble), I head out for a short walk to the Lotus Ceramics Garden (Est. 1942), a place our tour member, Jane, found yesterday. I…
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…
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…