When I was booking my flights, I purposely made a 13-hour layover in Istanbul on my way from Shiraz to Brussels. This was my third time in Istanbul and I…

The trip from Dohuk, Iraq to the Turkish border was a bit of an adventure. I had to negotiate a taxi to take me to the border, which wasn’t so…

Because of a sandstorm in Sulaimaniyah, our plane was told it couldn’t take off from Istanbul, so we had to wait for 24 hours. Luckily, Paul from Exeter had allowed…

My last stop in Turkey, the peaceful port town of Çeşme was a nice place to take it easy before embarking on my Maramara Lines ferry to Brindisi, Italy.  When…

After falling ill with a stomach flu and a fever on my overnight bus from Goreme, Cappadocia, I struggled my way back west to Pamukkale to see the white calcium…

Away from the beaches, and in a desert region, Cappadocia is a UNESCO world heritage site known for its naturally unique rock and vally formations called ‘fairy chimneys’. In Persia,…

A backpacker haven, as well as an ancient Lycean city, Olympos was isolated from the intrusive coach parties and annoying cruise ships.  Olympos had the best beach I visited, and…

Upon the recommendation of Megan and Jane, I visited Kas, a beautiful harbour town along the Mediterranean Sea.  I was able to relax, dive, and swim under the basking sun. …

After leaving Kusadasi, I had read that Selçuk was far more quieter.  I found the Boomerang Guesthouse – Boomerang because they have a lot of Australians who stay here to…

After an overnight bus from Çanakkale, I arrived in Kuşadasi fairly early in the morning.  The streets were quiet and my hostel wasn’t even open yet.  Once I checked in,…