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Every trip is very special and as we continue our travels, I want to remember as much as we can. Here are a list of my top moments: On our first night of arrival, our tour guides took us to Istiklal Street. We got dropped off and the driver was meeting us on the street.Continue Reading “Favorite Moments in Turkey”
I know what you are thinking, why did we pick Turkey? The adventure started when our friend Peter sent an email to a bunch of us saying that he is in Sweden until June and might be moving to the UAE after. I started to look at tickets to Stockholm and it passed through Turkey. Continue Reading “7 Days in Turkey: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Kusadasi, Pamukkale, and Ephesus”
Pamukkale Pamukkale means “Cotton Palace.” This is where one of the most famous hot springs in the world are located. I am sure you have seen pictures of the white terraces, but in reality, it’s not always white terraces with blue pools. I am sure this is what you imagine in the post cards. Depending onContinue Reading “Pamukkale, Hierpolis and Imagination Canyon”
The best way to get to these sites is to fly from Istanbul to Izmir. A day is perfect to spend seeing the sites. We stayed in the city of Kusadasi. It was a small, but very lively town by to Aegean coast of Turkey. We loved Kusadasi and unfortunately we didn’t get to stayContinue Reading “Ephesus, House of Mary, and Temple of Artemis”
Onyx factory There is a special gem found only in Turkey that changes 13 different colors based on the lighting. It is called Zultanite. You can get it throughout Turkey, but the supposedly, Cappadocia is the only place where it can change 13 colors. You have to make sure to negotiate on the price. IContinue Reading “Cappadocia: Ceramic Shop, Onyx Factory, and Turkish Nights”
Cappadocia, this city is called the land of beautiful horses. Please remember this for later on, you can win a prize from the onyx factory. Cappadocia is very unique for the landscape. It is also known for their lemons. Many people in the area make a living growing lemons and holding them in the undergroundContinue Reading “Cappadocia: Hot Air Balloons, Evil Eye Trees, and Underground Cities”
Istanbul is an incredible city filled with history, culture, and life. As you walk the streets, you will see a mixture of shops, mosques, restaurants, and street vendors. If you are like us, you can see almost everything in a few days. Here are a few facts about Istanbul: There are close to 20 millionContinue Reading “25 Things to Do in Istanbul in 3 days”
being someone’s first love holds a special place in their heart, however to be their last transcends boundaries and stands the test of time. Marriage, while not devoid of challenges and obstacles, becomes a journey navigated hand in hand with the right person. The idea of love is not enough for a couple to survive,Continue Reading “To the last one”
We’ve all met that person who you held onto a little too long. The one you knew wasn’t Mr. Forever, but for whatever reason, you couldn’t seem to let go. Maybe you held onto him for passion, the convenience, or simply the companionship. Whatever the reason, you didn’t let go when you were supposed to,Continue Reading “To the man I should have let go”
Staring at the buildings in DC, I couldn’t believe I left my small hometown for a new adventure. A fresh MBA degree in hand, I left my stable job at the bank to find a job in DC with two luggage’s like a gypsy. The economy was still recovering from the financial crisis and theContinue Reading “To my First Love”