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Every Thursday night my Turkish man is busy watching his favorite TV series. A Turkish drama that started with Diriliş: Ertuğrul and is now playing through Kurulus Osman. So, during our annual [...]

As the sun set on another day and we waded in the spring-fed pool as the light shifted between different leaves and trees around us we could breathe. We couldn’t believe this had been in our [...]

5 SPOTS GONE IN 24 HOURS – ONLY 2 LEFT We have had two successful years of our Tempting Turkiye Trip now. And despite drastic rises in costs in Turkiye, we are keeping our costs as low as [...]

Traveling is regularly an exciting activity, full of adventure and discovery. Whether you are exploring the rugged landscapes of Fiordland National Park or embarking on a cultural journey via [...]

It was my Balinese driver who first told me to visit Sideman. It was his home and he said that if I liked Ubud so much, I would like Sideman better. So when the invite came to visit Samanvaya [...]

Turkiye is fast becoming my favorite country. Some years I’ve gone several times and I can’t wait to explore every inch. But I remember my first time like yesterday. Turkey was scary. Turkey was [...]

Divorce can get ugly. Sometimes we never expect it. We spend twenty years of our lives with someone and find out they never really were who we thought. It’s confusing and heartbreaking and there [...]

It’s one of the busiest airports in the world so sooner or later you are most likely to have a layover in Istanbul Turkey. And whether you are in Istanbul for a layover or staying to enjoy [...]

I love this time of year. It’s the perfect time to update all my favorite travel items and my family appreciates the list. As the festive season draws near, and the world adorns itself with [...]

Feeling comfortable and confident in your clothes isn’t something that always comes easily. The right outfit can make you feel amazing, but clothes can also be something you hide behind [...]