Turkey: Inside Out In Istanbul
Lisa Morrow first came to Turkey in 1990, and over the course of more than 20 years has come to know the culture and its people well. She has visited and travelled throughout the country many times, and also lived in various cities and towns. She now resides permanently in Istanbul. A sociologist and writer, [...]
Turkey: In the Sultan’s City
This is an entry in the We Said Go Travel Writing Contest written by Lisa Morrow from Australia who lives now in Istanbul. Thanks for your entry Lisa! Riding an Istanbul ferry as it slowly crosses the Bosphorus is like being suspended in time. While the journey is short, I am instantly taken back to [...]
Istanbul, the City that Straddles Two Continents
This is an entry in the We Said Go Travel Writing Contest written by Jack Scott from England. Thanks for your entry Jack! No trip to Turkey is complete without tasting the wonders of Istanbul, entertainment, media, cultural and economic capital of Turkey with a population of 13.5 million (and counting). The political capital, Ankara, [...]
Turkey: The Paradise on Earth
This is an entry in the We Said Go Travel Writing Contest written by Shodiyakhon Toshkhujaeva from Uzbekistan. Thanks for your entry Shodiyakhon! I was a bit frightened when the plane took off: I shut my eyes. Plane was shaking bringing warm excitement and at the same time, fear of unexpected and unknown surprises to my [...]
Cappadocia Turkey: Basket Case
This is an entry in the We Said Go Travel Writing Contest written by Larry Mathews from America. Thanks for your entry Larry! When I first saw the words, “Hot Air Balloon Ride at Sunrise”, I crossed them off of our proposed itinerary. Having taken several customized private tours over the years, I’ve learned to [...]
Trans-Siberian Train – Part 1
Getting Started The Trans-Siberian Express – a train ride that I had wanted to take for so long, but it was so far off the beaten path that I had put it on the back burner. Don’t misunderstand – I love off-the-beaten-path destinations, but Siberia seemed too remote, even for me. I don’t know why [...]
Turkey: To the East in 1976
I drove across Turkey in 1976 in a Ford Econoline van with two friends and a few new acquaintances, on the way from Athens to Kabul. Some of this trip’s highlights have been related elsewhere, but events in Eastern Turkey stand out, even after all these years. The western portion of the country is a [...]
Fethiye, Turkey: A Retreat from the Storm
By Hannah Williams There was an ominous storm brewing far off in the distance where the blackening sky collided with the snow-capped mountains. With the musty smell of impending rain hanging in the air, I set off to explore the city of Fethiye, Turkey. The word “foolish” flew across my subconscious as I stepped out [...]
Mardin, Turkey – Reclaiming its history for the world to see
Written by Mary Anne Been, Jetset Extra My trip to Turkey started out with an incredible flight. I know that isn’t what most people say about international flights, but mine was amazing. I flew Turkish Airlines, Business Class, direct to Istanbul from Los Angeles. The service is second-to-none, and being first on and [...]
The Real Troy
Personally I love cities with walls especially ones you can walk on! Some of my favorites include: Xi’an, Lucca, and Dubrovnik. Now I cannot wait to see the real Troy, maybe we can go see it together! A trip to the legendary city of Troy is a real and exciting possibility and this part of [...]
