I did SO MUCH in Turkey! Beyond Istanbul and Cappadocia, there were so many stops and surprises, and so much deep history to explore. Here is the map of our 15-day tour: And here are some of the highlights: Atatürk Mausoleum Mustafa Kemal Atatürk is the founder of modern Turkey, which began in 1923, after … More Turkey: The Other Stuff
High on my list for travel to Turkey was the region of Cappadocia, located in the center of the country and known for its unique geological landscape; the entire region classified as a UNESCO world heritage site. Our tour stopped there for 3 nights, staying in the central town of Göreme. We arrived just as … More Cappadocia, Turkey
As I reflect on my two and a half weeks in Turkey, I’m almost overwhelmed by all the surprises and wonderful experiences I had. It was fast paced, marked by an amazing tour group of new friends and travel soulmates. There was history, learning, curiosity, art, culture, nature, relaxing, bonding, goofing around, and so much … More Turkey: Istanbul and Traveling by Tour
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