The hot air balloons in Cappadocia are a highlight of visiting the region and a great addition to the city’s already stunning landscape. Many people visit Cappadocia for the chance to take the adventure-worthy flight in a balloon, surrounded by the hundreds of other balloons lighting up the dawn. It […]
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Istanbul & Cappadocia: A Review of Services
Next up in the Turkey travel series is a review of all the services we used during our trip. We spent ten days between Istanbul and Cappadocia. I already wrote about our time in these cities in the linked posts. I also wrote a cost and trip breakdown that you can find here. This […]
Read MoreExploring the Best Rooftops in Istanbul
While planning to visit Turkey, I fell in love with pictures of captivating views from rooftops in Istanbul. I wanted to experience these views for myself, so I included opportunities to do so in our itinerary. We spent 5 days in Istanbul and during that time, we could visit several […]
Read MoreIstanbul – A Turkish Delight!
After 5 wonderful days in Cappadocia, Mark and I hopped on a one-hour local flight to spend the next 5 days in Istanbul. After getting our bags, we got a Uber from the airport to our apart-hotel in Karakoy. I had booked our stays in both Karakoy and Sultanahmet to […]
Read MoreFAQ: Everything you Need to Know About Travelling to Turkey
Are you thinking about travelling to Turkey? Before you start to second guess yourself (if you are, that is), I have two words for you. DO IT! Seriously, don’t waste another moment. Get that visa, book that flight and go! I cannot recommend visiting Turkey enough after touring Istanbul and […]
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