We walked in and out of little shops along the long footpath near the water until we reached the inner part of the town. Glad to be shaded from the sun by a large undulated tarp of living plants above our heads. We found a little cafe and decided to have a snack which was delicious. The boys got henna tattoos and I bought a few pieces of jewelry. I bought a pendant with the Turkish eye to ward off against the evil eye.
Tag: Turkiye
Stories and guides from travels through Turkiye, including coastal towns, ancient ruins, vibrant markets, and the food that shapes daily life. This tag explores the country’s mix of history and modern energy, offering practical tips and personal reflections from time spent moving between its cities, landscapes, and cultural sites.
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Island Hopping Greece to Turkey: The Best Day Trip Ever
One of the luxuries of visiting the Mediterranean is being able to island-hop between them. Cruise ships, private yachts, and ferries herd crowds of people from one ancient wonder to the next. But if you’re up for an adventure, ditch the Greek Isles for a day trip to Turkey on…
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Traveling to Turkey? Don’t Miss These Powerful Local Essential Oils
There’s long standing history with aromatherapy and essential oils in Turkey– the practice of using extracted natural oils from the flowers, stems, leaves and roots of plants. Their ability to affect well-being can be both psychological and physical. Therefore, it makes perfect “scents”
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Night Long Layover Night Tour in Istanbul from Turkish Airlines
We land at 4 pm— a half-hour past the free tour offered by Turkish Airlines. That sucks, I’ve taken one of those tours before, and they are pretty good. But we’re not out of luck. There is another night layover tour we’ll catch that’s not free. Watching Istanbul go from…
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How to Fall in Love with Istanbul
It’s so easy to fall in love with Istanbul. The city is so beautiful– so romantic, it resembles the set of an epic love story. Romance in Istanbul is around every corner. You can smell it, hear, feel it with each step. And every street brings you face to face with a…
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Visiting Turkey as an American: What You Need to Know
Is Turkey Safe for American Tourists? I hope so. Because we are going there for a couple of days later this month. And I’m really excited to see some of the things I missed on my last trip. But politics in Turkey, like many places around the world, is relatively unstable right now. So, it makes since that we keep vigilant and ask the question before and not after we go.
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How to Get a Turkish eVisa in 10 Minutes
Getting a Turkish eVisa will probably save you time. It will definitely save you money. And more than likely save you some peace of mind in a country that will test your patience. Actually, it’s also pretty darn easy. How to Get a Turkish eVisa in 10 minutes or less.