On May 19, Istanbul was buzzing – especially Taksim Square. In Turkey and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day is an official holiday. For years, the holiday was called “Youth and Sports Day“. In 1981, The Turkish National Security Council and UNESCO dedicated the entire year to Atatürk. […]
Hamams and spas have become an important part of my travels. After a few months on the move, they help revitalize and rejuvenate the body, relieving stiffness and muscle tension. Although I’ve enjoyed several traditional Turkish hamams, this time, I opted for a more modern version. Massage & Body Scrub I discovered a spa inside […]
European soccer teams, leagues, and competitions are something I have zero knowledge about, but it was easy to see that yesterday was a BIG soccer day in Istanbul! Galatasaray, one of the top four teams in the Turkish football Süper Lig, played Antalyaspor Kulübü, an Anyalya-based club also in the top four. The atmopshere was […]
Enjoying every moment of my quiet Oregon respite!
We’ll be there in three weeks 😀
Really hope we can meet up while you’re here! I’ve been disgustingly lazy since returning to my comfortable little place but looking forward to more adventure soon. Hope your time in the US is fantastic Gwen!
That would be great. We are coming straight up the coast. I’m thinking of writing a post about it. Readers might throw in some hints.
Can’t remember if this is your first visit to California, Oregon, Washington, Alaska – if so, you can cross it off your bucket list, or not… Somehow I NEVER got Africa of my list and there are still so many countries to visit!
Every picture was absolutely beautiful!
Looks like a lovely place to rest and relax before another venture.