Southern Europe

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

It is no secret that Portugal is a beloved European summer destination. If you want to see the best that this country has to offer, then you should add Faro to your itinerary. Visiting Faro in a [...]

Cappadocia is an explorer’s dream with its Fairy Chimneys, hot air balloons, underground cities, and so much more. Some people make the terrible mistake of thinking it’s a day trip [...]

What is that magical city in Turkey? Cappadocia. It’s been more than 10 years since I was last in Cappadocia. My first trip was with two small children. This trip was with a group of women [...]

Welcome to the vibrant and captivating city of Istanbul, where East seamlessly meets West, and centuries of history converge with modern marvels. Nestled at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, [...]

UPDATE: SOLD OUT It’s been 40 years of travel across 78 countries that made me realize how much I love Turkey (Turkiye). And I want you to love it too. I’ve heard so many women say [...]

No matter how much time you spend in Turkiye there is always more to see. So I asked some of the world’s most well-traveled people to help me out. I know you want to see more of Turkey. So [...]

Oh, Turkiye, how I love you. You have everything one needs for the ultimate vacation. From busy Istanbul and its Ottoman period Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, and Topkapi Palace to the ancient UNESCO [...]