Feb 17, 2020 | Travel Turkey
Cappadocia. Just the name conjures images of spectacular landscapes with fairy chimneys, cave paintings and hot air balloons. My husband Daniel and I only planned to spend 3 days in Cappadocia during our visit in January 2020 – which made creating a Cappadocia...
Feb 12, 2020 | Hiking in Turkey, Travel Turkey, Vagabonding
The Pigeon Valley Trail (Güvercinlik Vadısı) connects the communities of Göreme and Uçhisar in Cappadocia. At approximately 4 km in length and with fabulous views of fairy chimneys and whimsical rock formations (not to mention pigeons), the trail seemed like a...
Feb 10, 2020 | Travel Turkey, Vagabonding
A Cappadocia balloon ride. It’s something that I’ve always wanted to do but figured I’d never get the chance. Soaring over a rugged landscape dotted with craggy boulders in nothing but a wicker basket suspended from some brightly colored cloth? It...
Feb 4, 2020 | Travel Turkey, Vagabonding
After spending almost two weeks in Istanbul, Daniel and I had one last item on our list: catching a Bosphorus sunset from the water. We had witnessed several amazing sunsets during our visit to Istanbul so far, but none from a boat. We considered taking a cruise but...
Feb 2, 2020 | Travel Turkey, Vagabonding
When my husband Daniel and I travel to new cities, we don’t always go for the traditional touristy things or guided tours. We like to see things at our own pace and often avoid the super popular destinations. But with a city packed with so much history, we...
