Turkey

First full day in Turkey

Eating lahmacun - Turkish pizza and visiting Ephesus.
Turkey

First breakfast in Turkey

I had been looking forward to my first Turkish breakfast and I was absolutely not disappointed!
Turkey

Our trip has started

Our trip has finally started! Whilst we left Canada 12 days ago our time was spent visiting family and friends in Englan...
England

Our time in England

The beginning of our year off was spent in England catching up with family and friends
Travel Plan and Preparations

The last day in Canada for a year probably

It's been a busy few weeks trying to organise my work, the house, the garden and some key elements needed for the trip. ...
Travel Plan and Preparations

What to do with the money you take with you when you travel abroad

When travelling abroad, money management is a concern. While some people talk about how to put together a budget, it is ...
England

Railway Strike on Arrival in the UK: How to Get from Gatwick Airport?

We found out that there will be a strike on British railways on 15 September the day we arrive at Gatwick Airport, Londo...
Travel Plan and Preparations

Covid Vaccination as Preparation for Travel

Since the 2020 pandemic, the way of international travel has changed dramatically in many senses. While many countries w...
Travel Plan and Preparations

International Driving Licence and Malaria Pills

We are preparing for our year-long backpacking trip. Today, I arranged my international driving licence and we also stop...
Travel Plan and Preparations

We Bought One-Way Tickets from London to Turkey!

Last time I wrote about buying a one-way ticket to London. We had already decided that our first destination for our yea...