Çanakkale, Turkiye Çanakkale was supposed to be a one or two-night stopover between Ayvalik and Istanbul. Due to our housing issues in Ayvalik, we spent 6 nights in Çanakkale....
Ayvalik: Is it a Hidden Gem on Turkiye’s Aegean Coast?

Ayvalik: Is it a Hidden Gem on Turkiye’s Aegean Coast? Nestled on the Aegean coast of Turkiye, Ayvalik is a quaint town that often flies under the radar of...
Fethiye, Turkiye – You won’t want to leave

Fethiye, Turkiye Fethiye is a beautiful town on the southwestern coast of Turkey, along the Mediterranean Sea. It’s known for its stunning natural beauty, including crystal-clear turquoise waters, dramatic...
I Fell For Bodrum

Good-bye Fethiye, Hello Bodrum Friday was almost a perfect day, almost. It started well, we had everything packed up and ready to leave Fethiye. Our rental car was loaded...
Two Months in Turkey – Our Expenses

Turkey 2024 – Part 1 We spent approximately two months in Turkey between March and June. Our first visit was 6 weeks including an overnight layover on the way...
5 Reasons Why You Should Visit Turkey

5 Great Reasons Why You Should Visit Turkey Turkey, or Turkiye as it is known in Turkish, is a spectacular country filled with beautiful scenery, rich culture, and friendly...
South Africa 2022 – Itinerary

South Africa 2022 – Itinerary Our trip to South Africa was primarily to attend a wedding reception and visit my wife’s family. After South Africa, we planned to spend...
Turkey 2021 Itinerary

Turkey 2021 Itinerary Turkey was a last-minute addition to our trip due to flying on Turkish Airlines via Istanbul. In 2020 we had planned and booked a trip that...