Emily has always maintained that she wanted to visit Istanbul, so in May 2022 we set out to visit the dynamic country of Turkey. Once we started planning this trip, we realized that Turkey has too many treasures not to make this a longer trip, so we spent two weeks touring the country. The perfect combination of relaxation and adventure, culture and beauty, Turkey has something for everyone and will always be one of our favorite travel destinations.
Road Trip to Pamukkale and Hierapolis
After several amazing days of nonstop Mediterranean sun at Hillside Beach Club, we were ready to see what else Turkey has to offer. Our next stop, Pamukkale,
The Ancient City of Ephesus and a Turkish Vineyard from the Aegean Town of Kusadasi
We left Pamukkale around midday after a morning exploring Hierapolis and began our drive west to the Aegean port town of Kuşadasi. If you missed
Bucket List Adventures in Cappadocia, Turkey
The fourth leg of our two week adventure in Turkey (aka “Turkey Leg”) was the part that I’d most looked forward to, Cappadocia. Meaning “The
Five Days in Istanbul
Finally, after touring through Turkey for ten days, we made it to the city that inspired the whole trip: where East meets West, Istanbul. Emily
Paradise at Hillside Beach Club in Turkey
Hillside Beach Club Hillside Beach Club is a highly acclaimed beach resort located on the Aegean coast of the Mediterranean Sea in Fethiye, Turkey. The