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Adventures in Ajloun | Nov 25 06'

by Magic Carpet Ride a traveling as a family from Fullerton, on vacation in Ajloun

"fresh harvest of olive oil and wine"

After Thanksgiving, we had a hankerin' for some fall color and harvest scenery, so we headed north to Ajloun, about an hour away from Amman. ... Continue reading »
The Lost City of Petra | Nov 16 06'

by Magic Carpet Ride a traveling as a family from Fullerton, on vacation in Petra

"treekking to the High Place of Sacrifice"

After three months, we still hadn't seen the most famous site in Jordan, the lost city of Petra. Petra is located within a narrow canyon, sim... Continue reading »
Ayvalik and Bergama ruins | Dec 05 07'

by Trace & Simon a traveling as a couple from London, on vacation in Ayvalik

Ayvalik is an old Greek Ottoman village set around a small sheltered bay looking toward the Greek island of Lesvos. The guidebook sold it as... Continue reading »
Gallipoli to Istanbul | Nov 03 08'

by Neil and Amanda a 31 year old traveling as a couple from London, on vacation in Gallipoli

Gallipoli to IstanbulWe caught a local ferry across the peninsula to the town of Canekkale, and after a short, yet interesting visit to the ruins o... Continue reading »
The Turkey is Finished Before Thanksgiving | Nov 08 07'

by Four Explore a traveling as a family from Orinda, on vacation in Istanbul

By DanAs a matter of convenience more than anything, we saved Istanbul for the end of our time in Turkey. I hesitate to say that it’s leaving the b... Continue reading »
Sultans of Swing | Nov 08 07'

by Four Explore a traveling as a family from Orinda, on vacation in Istanbul

By GraysonWe arrived in Istanbul on the 9th of November. The next day, we started out by going to the Blue Mosque. We were going to go first to the... Continue reading »
Fly Me to the Moon | Nov 06 07'

by Four Explore a traveling as a family from Orinda, on vacation in Urgup

By ChristinaWednesday the 7th of November found us on our first domestic flight in Turkey, on Turkish Airlines from Istanbul to Kayseri and, other... Continue reading »
On The Heels of Achilles | Nov 04 07'

by Four Explore a traveling as a family from Orinda, on vacation in Canakkale

By DanLeaving the sleepy fishing village of Assos on November 5, we drove another 100 km. or so north and east to the town of Canakkale, which is o... Continue reading »
Dan's Letter to the Ephesians | Nov 01 07'

by Four Explore a traveling as a family from Orinda, on vacation in Selcuk

By DanLeaving the hot water experience at Pamukkale, our next stop was Selcuk. (Turkish pronunciation and spelling results in the town being pronou... Continue reading »
In Hot Water Again | Oct 31 07'

by Four Explore a traveling as a family from Orinda, on vacation in Pamukkale

By DanAfter six nights in Turkey, it felt a little weird to be striking out on our first real foray into Turkey proper. Somehow, a quick run to Fet... Continue reading »