When I first read about Asen’s Fortress in Bulgaria, I was intrigued. The photos were impressive, depicting this stone “castle” set high in the mountains with commanding views all around. My immediate thought was that I just had to go there! So I set about finding information, which was hard, […]
Plovdiv is an amazing town that is approximately 8000 years old. As one of the oldest and continually inhabited cities in the world, you would be correct in assuming there is a lot to see and do. The history in Plovdiv is incredible, and the good news is that the […]
Plovdiv, Bulgaria is becoming known as a very cheap place to visit. By Bulgarian standards, that is also very true, which means you can really save some money! Like any other city though, if you can’t find where to eat at budget prices, then you are going to find yourself […]
Izmir is a place that we very nearly didn’t go to. We were traveling around Turkey, and time had caught up with us. As a result, we had a couple of days up our sleeve, and needed somewhere to spend a couple of nights. We decided to spend one day […]
Fethiye is a small port city located along the Southern Coast of Turkey. It has become more and more popular in recent years with visitors who have become aware of Fethiye’s beautiful blue waters, stunning scenery and rock tombs built into the cliffs high above. With it having become one […]
Fethiye, a small fishing port on the Southern Coast of Turkey, also happens to be one of the most popular destinations for tourists to the region. It’s beautiful scenery, amazing landscape, picturesque ocean views and near perfect weather make it a first choice for nearly anyone looking for a Turkish […]
Antalya is a beautiful city located on the South West Coast of Turkey, along what is known as the “Turkish Riviera”. It was our first taste of the Southern Coast of Turkey, and we immediately fell in love with it. With beaches, mountains, sea cliffs, crystal clear Turquoise waters and […]
When traveling Turkey, I have found that there are a lot of things that I really was not quite prepared for. Interestingly, I had been to Turkey before, but that was a long time ago. I still did my research before I came, yet at the end of the day […]
Cappadocia is one of those places that is on everyone’s bucket list. I know it was on mine. What is different about this particular bucket list item though, is that it actually lives up to expectations. This has to be one of the most unique and magical parts of the […]
So you have just one day in Istanbul. Maybe on an extended layover which happens all the time, or you just have a much needed break between flights. Perhaps you are in town on business, and have a day to spare. In any case, this Istanbul Itinerary will take you […]
When it comes to planning a European vacation, there are many destinations and cities that automatically go onto the list. Places such as Paris, Rome and London tend to feature prominently. But what about a place such as Istanbul? Unless you are stopping by on a layover, many people tend […]
Getting around in Turkey is easy, despite the rather large size of the country. There are many options to move between major cities and locations, the most common of which is by plane or bus. Obviously, plane is fastest, but sometimes not the most economical or convenient. This brings catching […]