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One day in Paris – my trip with friends

One day in Paris – my trip with friends

A trip to Paris is always a good idea, isn’t it? So when I heard that my friend and her family were coming for a visit, all the way from Poland, it was the perfect excuse to organise a trip to Paris. Given the tight…

Hiking to Termessos – Antalya, Turkey

Hiking to Termessos – Antalya, Turkey

Did you know I started this blog originally to have a place for all my travel photos? Where else would I put them without forgetting about it? So it seemed like a great idea to have my best photos displayed somewhere I could easily access…

The top 5 ancient ruins in Turkey – my personal list

The top 5 ancient ruins in Turkey – my personal list

I have left Turkey just over one month ago but there is still so much to tell. It is an amazing country with some great history, culture and people. Not to mention all the archaeological sites and ruins spread throughout the country. But how many…

Hiking in Cappadocia – Love Valley & Rose Valley

Hiking in Cappadocia – Love Valley & Rose Valley

As mentioned in my previous blog post about Cappadocia, this place is certainly unique. And even though it is a very popular tourist destination with plenty of organised tours, Cappadocia has plenty of hiking trails for an outdoor person like myself to explore. I was…

Cappadocia – a magical place or a tourist trap?

Cappadocia – a magical place or a tourist trap?

Cappadocia was the last stop on my one month trip and so I have already left Turkey as I am writing this. One of the most recognisable places in the world, due to the unique rock formations, Cappadocia and the town Göreme was on my…

Walking the neighbourhoods of Istanbul – back once again!

Walking the neighbourhoods of Istanbul – back once again!

I was back in Istanbul, the multicultural metropolis of Turkey. I think you see things differently the second time around. On my first trip to Istanbul, with my dad, I had an amazing time and really enjoyed exploring the city. There is lots to see…

Kaş and Kalkan – the prettiest beach towns in Turkey

Kaş and Kalkan – the prettiest beach towns in Turkey

Where Antalya is my favourite coastal city of Turkey, Kaş is my favourite seaside city. Or should I say town? As it is much smaller than Antalya. I have seen quite a bit of Turkey by now, and Kaş and Kalkan are definitely the prettiest…

The best of Antalya – my favourite coastal city in Turkey

The best of Antalya – my favourite coastal city in Turkey

Antalya, beautiful Antalya. I was keen to get back here, walking through the old town again, enjoying the culture, the shopping and the vibe. I would say it is certainly one of the prettiest city in Turkey and one of my favourite spots to visit.…

Troy Pergamon and Assos – which one to visit?

Troy Pergamon and Assos – which one to visit?

After exploring many of the ruins east and south of Izmir (I will write about the south part soon), I am now heading north. Troy, Pergamon and Assos are on the list (yes, there are more ruins to see…). But are the other ruins better…