When this year began I had a wild idea: what if in 2017 I would travel to 10 different countries? In the beginning this thought was exhilarating and in my mind I was already making plans but, then, reality hit. … Continued
Once you have returned to your hotel from your hor air ballon adventure, had your breakfast and, even, take a morning nap it is the time to do the second most popular activity in Cappadocia aka hiking and exploring the … Continued
![Hot Air Ballooning in Cappadocia [Turkey]](https://www.thegirltravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/DSC_0445-365x365.jpg)
I have to admit that I do not enjoy waking up in the morning. I need at least to think about coffee before getting out of bed. But, if you are going to Cappadocia you will want to wake up … Continued
![Introduction to Cappadocia: Goreme [Turkey]](https://www.thegirltravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/DSC_0923-365x365.jpg)
Cappadocia is the second reason why I wanted to go back to Turkey, because besides Istanbul I just wanted to hike the valleys of the fairy chimneys and to go in a hot air balloon. Going there, somehow I did … Continued
If you were to ask me to which place I would go back in a second without any hesitation I would have to say Istanbul. Why? Simply because no matter how many weeks you are going to spend there you will … Continued
They are many and they are everywhere 🙂
![What You Can Find in a Turkish Bazaar [Istanbul, episode 4]](https://www.thegirltravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/DSC_0991-365x365.jpg)
There is no place more Turkish than a bazaar.
If you are in Istanbul you cannot miss Hagia Sophia .
I managed to create a special bond with Taksim area, mostly because I lived there while visiting Istanbul.
![Istanbul [let’s begin with an overview]](https://www.thegirltravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/DSC_0806-365x365.jpg)
Hey there! The following posts will be about the wonderful city of Istanbul, because I was just there and the memories are still fresh in my mind. This city is so full of live and dynamic that it will be … Continued