Day 79-80: Surely That’s Not 1 of the 7 Wonders of Ancient World?
We woke to more glorious sunshine, so nothing for it. We head 40 km straight to the beach and find a perfect spot right outside the resort of Kusadasi. Feet up whilst Mac n Tosh play ball, what more is...
View ArticleDay 81: The Most Visited Archaeological Site in Turkey, Ephesus
It’s around eight o’clock when we finish our breakfast. Wooden shutters are being taken down from shops and cafes. Shelves are dusted down and souvenirs are shuffled in to place. Mini Ephesus are...
View ArticleDay 82-83: Sick Humans, Dogs & A Motorhome, Kucukkoy
An early rise the make the most of a long journey. After three hours of driving and two hours of crawling through Izmir, we pull over at Aliaga (click to enlarge photo). Our Bumble parking spot at...
View ArticleDay 84: A Taste of the West! Big Mac Meal, Edremit
Stray dogs bark all night long, so breakfast is eaten slump style. But we have good news, Tosh is feeling much better and his grumpy mood has passed. Waggy tails and a morning wiggle dance brings the...
View ArticleDay 85: Fireworks on Our Last Night in Asia, Canukkale
It’s a soft, warmish morning and time to say goodbye to the puppies. I hate leaving them and so want to find them a home, but Turkey just doesn’t do pets like us. If I stopped for every stray pup and...
View ArticleDay 86: Ferry Across the Dardanelles Straits, Kilidulbahir
Temperatures fell sharply in the night and when I push open the motorhome doors it feels ice cold. I quickly retreat for my fleece and then take the dogs for a walk. Craig locates the Dyson window...
View ArticleDay 87-88: Driving around WW1 War Graves, Gallipoli
The enormity of the number of soldiers killed during WWI has left an indelible mark on the landscape. They call them the silent villages, the War Graves and battlefields that dominate the landscape...
View ArticleDay 89: Crossing from the East to the West, Ipsala
Last night, we ate out at Rose Cafe. It may not win any gastronomic medals but it was tasty, filling and unforgettable. The ingredients include perfect weather, amazing night sky, light breeze, great...
View ArticleMotorhome Costs & Statistics for 3 Months in Turkey
We arrived in Turkey on 7 August and left on 5 November with just 1 day left on our tourist visa. During our time, we have covered a total of 6,581 kilometres or 4,089 miles over 89 days. Travelling...
View ArticleBeach Life & Winter Sunshine to Slow Us Down, Greece
Visit some of Greece’s quieter or slightly more remote shores and beach life will urge you to slow right down. Just what we need after our jaunt around Turkey and in preparation for our winter...
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