Ohhhh and serendipity strikes again. We decided to go exploring a little off the beaten path here in this little Aegean town (Urla/Izmir/Turkey). I found this gem of a website (Sorry – it’s Turkish – but the maps are Googlish 😉 ) that outlines different ways to go to different places via different vehicles, including… Continue reading Turkey / Izmir / Hiking off the beaten path in Izmir…ish – Seferihisar Castle & Sigacik 😀
Turkey / Istanbul / How to time travel in Istanbul (shortcut) – Ferikoy Antique Market
Here we are in Istanbul. We decided to go back in time. The easiest way without the hassle of building a time machine is a little visit to the Ferikoy Antique Market. It’s in Ferikoy (snort). It’s 5 years old. It’s on every Sunday. It’s pretty big so I would say give yourself a good… Continue reading Turkey / Istanbul / How to time travel in Istanbul (shortcut) – Ferikoy Antique Market
Turkey / Izmir / Markets of Izmir
Say your closet is hungry. Say your wallet is even hungrier. Say God is kind. And *bing* you end up in the magical Turkish markets where a lot of major brands are sold for a fraction of the price. Oh yeah! TIP: Look for the items with their tags snipped off – they are usually… Continue reading Turkey / Izmir / Markets of Izmir
Turkey / Urla / Artichoke Festival 2015 (Enginar Festivali)
We’re in Urla – a quaint little city here in Turkey. We are having our very own local festival – the 1st International Urla Artichoke Festival. YAY! There is a pretty cool mayor here who is quite hands-on and I have a feeling this is one of her fun ideas (The ‘her’ part explains the… Continue reading Turkey / Urla / Artichoke Festival 2015 (Enginar Festivali)
USA / Florida / West Palm Beach / Eat, pray… ummm that’s about it :-D Clematis Street & Church of Bethesda by the Sea & TREE!
I’m walking around on Clematis Street, the main street here. I like the way they think over here 😉 Field of Greens I’m looking for something green and fresh and end up in a place called Field of Greens. It’s a pretty awesome place. It’s a pretty awful picture. As they say in my country:… Continue reading USA / Florida / West Palm Beach / Eat, pray… ummm that’s about it 😀 Clematis Street & Church of Bethesda by the Sea & TREE!
USA / Florida / West Palm Beach, The Breakers Hotel and Henry Flagler Museum
I ended up in West Palm Beach because: 1) I had never heard of it before and 2) It was between Florida Keys and Jupiter (not the far away, round one). Really! I was patting myself on the back for this choice by the time I left 3 days later. I stayed at the Stay… Continue reading USA / Florida / West Palm Beach, The Breakers Hotel and Henry Flagler Museum
USA / Washington DC / We make like spiders at Earth Treks
Anita’s list of things to do frequently has the same items as my bucket list. How awesome is that? Today I will pop my rock climbing cherry – YAY! Earthtreks This is the gang: Suzi, myself and Anita. (This is also an awful picture but it’s the only one of us all together.) Suzi is… Continue reading USA / Washington DC / We make like spiders at Earth Treks
USA / Washington DC / Mansion on O Street – WOW!!
If you want to go mainstream, it’s always good to go on Trip Advisor and have a look at the tip-top travel tips and follow them, especially if you are short on time at a particular spot. But if you do enjoy the luxury of time and enjoy strolling on the road less traveled, a… Continue reading USA / Washington DC / Mansion on O Street – WOW!!
USA / Washington DC / International Spy Museum – I meet Sandy Grimes – Aldrich Ames catcher – YAY!
Back in the States! Back in Washington DC. Second day here but also already been back to Ben’s Chilli Bowl. I LOVE Ben’s Chilli Bowl. Dear God – it is SO bad, but SO good!!! Off to my next happy thing with a smile on my face and extra pounds on my other side, around… Continue reading USA / Washington DC / International Spy Museum – I meet Sandy Grimes – Aldrich Ames catcher – YAY!
Turkey / Alacati & Dalyan & Cesme / Girlie weekend part 2 – We eat and drink and eat and drink in Alacati & Dalyan
All this shopping has left myself and Sibel hungry. Ok, that’s bullshizzle – we are Turks and as a fellow Turk I know used to say, I don’t need to be hungry to eat. So off we go to be true to our Turkish blood. Fahri’nin Yeri – Alacati That means Fahri’s place. The showy,… Continue reading Turkey / Alacati & Dalyan & Cesme / Girlie weekend part 2 – We eat and drink and eat and drink in Alacati & Dalyan