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March 03, 2020

An Illustrative Guide to Turkish Food - The Foods You Need to Try in Turkey!

March 03, 2020/ Sylvie Golec

An extensive mouth-watering guide to Turkish food. Read more to learn about foods from different regions and view tasty authentic dishes to die for.

December 23, 2019

An Honest Look at 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh, India

December 23, 2019/ Sylvie Golec

Looking to study yoga in Rishikesh, India? What’s all the hype and is it worth it? Find out what to look for when selecting a yoga program and learn more about what to expect from yoga teacher training YTT in Rishikesh. This is an honest review of our experience after completing a 200-hour yoga teacher training in Rishikesh.

September 22, 2019

Top 12 Tips for Traveling Turkey - What to Know Before You Go

September 22, 2019/ Sylvie Golec

Traveling to Turkey for the first time? Read these top tips and know what to expect and how to prepare for your trip!

September 14, 2019

Visiting Hatay (Antakya) Turkey - Learn About the Best Foods and Sights - We Came for the Kunefe!

September 14, 2019/ Sylvie Golec

Hatay is a fascinating multicultural region of Turkey where people of diverse faiths live side by side. Once part of ancient Mesopotamia, Hatay is a historic and cultural destination to put on your travel list. Learn more about the mouthwatering Arabic-influenced foods and jaw-dropping sites to visit in this cultural and gastronomic melting pot!

July 31, 2019

Hiking the Lycian Way: A Rest Day in Kas

July 31, 2019/ Sylvie Golec

We spend a day in Kas resting up after a few days hiking in the heat on the Lycian Way. Being a large town Kas is equipped with lots of restaurant and lodging options making it a good destination to rest and recharge. In Kas we visit the beautiful Big Pebble Beach and unexpectedly stumble into a sugar filled Bayram celebration.

July 28, 2019

2 Days in the Cameron Highlands, Malaysia

July 28, 2019/ Sylvie Golec

We spend two days hiking through a Malaysian hill station.

July 28, 2019

Top 6 Things To Do in Sanliurfa, Turkey - The Birthplace of Agriculture and Beyond

July 28, 2019/ Sylvie Golec

Urfa, located in the fertile crescent is the birthplace of agriculture. Urfa was home to dozens of diverse civilizations and boasts a 12,000 year old temple. Read more to learn about which ancient sites to visit and which local foods to try in this Arab influenced Turkish city.

July 25, 2019

How to Spend 2 days in Malacca, Malaysia

July 25, 2019/ Sylvie Golec

Dim sum at a Michelin star plus sampling dozens of street food at the Chinese night market.

July 16, 2019

Hiking the Lycian Way: Hacioglan Deresi - Phellos - Pinarbasi - Cukurbag - Kas

July 16, 2019/ Sylvie Golec

We hike to the hilltop Lycian ruins of Phellos on the way to Pinarbasi. We encounter serval unexpected mishaps while trying to locate food and lodging for the evening and ultimately end up in Kas.

July 13, 2019

Visiting Mardin - A Travel Guide to Southeastern Turkey's Most Beautiful City

July 13, 2019/ Sylvie Golec

No trip to Southeast Turkey would be complete without a visit to the ancient city of Mardin. Read this Mardin, Turkey travel blog and learn about what to do and see in this historic Southeastern Anatolian cultural hub. Learn about Mardin’s highlights and if it’s safe to visit.

July 05, 2019

Hiking the Lycian Way: Saribelen - Gokceoren - Hacioglan Deresi (almost)

July 05, 2019/ Sylvie Golec

We continue our hike on the Lycian Way while enduring the heat and admiring the scenery. Locals make sure we are well fed as we pass through a village and town.

July 02, 2019

Cappadocia in Photos - A Picturesque Turkish Tourist Destination

July 02, 2019/ Sylvie Golec

Balloons take to the sky in Cappadocia, located in central Turkey. Take a look at this photo blog for all of the travel inspiration you need for a trip to Turkey. Don’t miss beautiful sunrise over rocky Cappadocia as the sky fills with hot air balloons.