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…
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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.…
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…
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…