10 Day Turkey Itinerary

10 Day Turkey Itinerary: Istanbul, Cappadocia & Ephesus

Julie Itinerary, Turkey 54 Comments

Turkey is an amazing country to explore. With 10 days, you can tour Istanbul, explore the fairytale land of Cappadocia, and visit the ancient Roman ruins of Ephesus. Highlights of this Turkey itinerary include a visit to the Hagia Sophia, shopping in the Grand Bazaar, hiking in Cappadocia, and a magical hot air balloon ride, if you so desire. A …

Fairytale Destinations

Fairytale Destinations: 15 Magical Places to Visit in Your Lifetime

Julie Travel Inspiration 22 Comments

When you think of fairy tales, what comes to mind? Breathtaking castles, quaint, colorful villages, majestic mountains, all set in a landscape that seems like something out of this world? Well, there are spots on this planet that look like they are plucked right out of the pages of a children’s book. If you want to be whisked away to …

Cappadocia Turkey

3 Days in Cappadocia: The Perfect Itinerary

Julie Itinerary, Turkey 79 Comments

Cappadocia…the land of whimsical fairy chimneys and peculiar rock formations. Coming to Cappadocia is almost like visiting another planet. The landforms are so unique that it’s hard to believe they really exist until you see them with your own eyes. With 3 days in Cappadocia, you have the perfect amount of time to visit the main sites. If you want …

Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon

A Hot Air Balloon Flight Over Cappadocia

Julie Turkey 8 Comments

Seeing the unique scenery of Cappadocia from the vantage point of a hot air balloon is an unforgettable experience. If you have plans to visit Cappadocia and are wondering if the hot air balloon ride is worth the high price tag, I say yes! This was our favorite experience in Turkey and to this day, these photos are some of …

Love Valley Cappadocia

Best Hikes & Things to Do in Cappadocia with Kids

Julie Turkey 8 Comments

Cappadocia is the perfect place to go hiking and exploring. The scenery is very unique, the trails are just challenging enough to keep it fun for kids, and while we were here in March, there were very few people on the trails. Tyler and Kara could run off all of their extra energy, explore ancient caves, and just have a fabulous …