With a population of over 15 million people, Istanbul is a vibrant city with no shortage of amazing things to see and do. The city famously spans...
Middle East Destinations
Considering visit to Istanbul’s famed Taksim Square? Or how about a balloon ride above the fairy chimneys in Cappadocia? Get inspired to travel the Middle East with this collection of articles on beautiful Middle East travel destinations.
Cappadocia Itinerary: How to Spend 3 Days in Cappadocia
Cappadocia. Just the name conjures images of spectacular landscapes with fairy chimneys, cave paintings and hot air balloons. My husband Daniel and...
The Pigeon Valley Trail: A Cappadocia Hiking Adventure
The Pigeon Valley Trail (Güvercinlik Vadısı) connects the communities of Göreme and Uçhisar in Cappadocia. At approximately 4 km in length and...
Cappadocia Balloon Ride: Sunrise over Göreme
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...
Bosphorus Sunset: A Ferry Ride to Remember
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...
Unmissable Istanbul: The Top 10 Things to do in Istanbul
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...
New Year’s Eve in Istanbul: Street Food and Birthday Pub Crawl Shenanigans
I am one of those rare people with a birthday that falls squarely on New Year's Eve. Most people assume that I would love having a birthday on New...
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I am an avid hiker, traveler, and adventurer who is on the mission to explore hiking trails around the world.  I’m also obsessed with National Parks, long-distance trails and other outdoorsy things.
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