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 …

Things to do in Istanbul

22 Must-Have Experiences in Istanbul, Turkey

Julie Turkey 40 Comments

Istanbul is one of the world’s great cities. There are so many wonderful reasons why you should visit this city. Istanbul is old, dating back thousands of years, and with that, there are many historical places to visit. Istanbul is gorgeous, with its assortment of mosques and their colorful tile work and dramatic architecture. Istanbul is charming; we met so …

Grand Mosque Abu Dhabi

A Visit to the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi

Julie United Arab Emirates 13 Comments

The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi…most beautiful building in the world? The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is literally blindingly, brilliantly beautiful. We know from experience!! Both Tim and I had lost our sunglasses just two weeks before our visit to the UAE and never had time to replace them. Tip #1! Bring your sunglasses on your visit to …