Ok, I don’t know why, but a lot of places of interest in Istanbul are insanely expensive. For ex., Topkapi Palace is EUR 45 per person!!! It is absolutely egregious. None of the other palaces in the world, be it the fabulous Royal Palace of Madrid or the exquisite Palace of Versailles, costs as much! […]
Oct 20, 2024 – Istanbul, Turkey Read More »
It was time to say bye to our parents. They went back home to Russia. We went to Istanbul.
Oct 19, 2024 – Istanbul, Turkey Read More »
Explored the Perge Archaeological Site. EUR 11/adult was absolutely worth every penny.
Oct 18, 2024 – Perge, Turkey Read More »
Took a bus to visit Lower Duden Waterfalls, went through the park along the Mediterranean sea. Gorgeous waterfall, wonderful stroll, even worked out a bit in an open “gym”.
Oct 17, 2024 – Antalya, Turkey Read More »
Lyuba (lives in Turkey), Jenya’s sister came to our place. M’s parents went with us to Lara Beach, while my dad, Jenya and Lyuba shopped and prepared food for Nanakay, my grandma, memorial.
Oct 16, 2024 – Antalya, Turkey Read More »
Did a one day trip to Kemer for the Pirate Sea Tour with Imperia Tourism. The transfer to Kemer port took a long time, almost 2 hours, due to heavy traffic. We were pretty exhausted by the time we got to the ship. But the deep blue waters against the back drop of mountains fully
Oct 15, 2024 – Kemer, Turkey Read More »
Swam at Lara beach. Warm clear water. Sand beach. Lovely.
Oct 14, 2024 – Antalya, Turkey Read More »
Went with parents to Old Town in Antalya (Kaleici): Hadrian’s Gate, Tekeli Mehmet Pasa Mosque, Hidirlik Tower. Roamed the Old City’s streets buying teas and rahat lukums. Walked along the Mediterranean coast.
Oct 13, 2024 – Antalya, Turkey Read More »
Flying from Sofia, Bulgaria to Antalya, Turkey. Met with Marat’s and my parents.
Oct 12, 2024 – Antalya, Turkey Read More »
Wanted to go to the National Gallery, but it was closed. Went to the Sofia City Art Gallery instead – only photography section was open and it was super lame. We walked around the center, got inside the Basilica of St. Sofia after which the city is named. The guide told us that a lot of
Oct 11, 2024 – Sofia, Bulgaria Read More »
