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Sea Kayaking in Turkey : A Personal Challenge to Conquer
“Believe me, my young friend, there is nothing- absolutely nothing- half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats” Quote by The Water Rat from...
The Burning Flames of Chimaera
Travel websites describe the burning flames of Chimaera as “fascinating”. They recommend the eternal fire of Lycia is a “must visit” when in the...
Olu Deniz – Forgiving the None Traditional Vibes
One of my favourite destinations on my solo tour was Olu Deniz. Located on the south western coast of Turkey, it is a popular holiday destination for many Brits....
Idyllic Phaselis : Beautiful Beaches and Ancient Ruins
Phaselis is backed by magnificent mountains and surrounded by the clear waters of the Mediterranean sea. It is an idyllic setting in which to spend the day relaxing...
Paragliding in Turkey : Thrilling Experience or Safety Hazard?
Veske is a confident man with an addictive passion for paragliding. He does not just do it at the weekends or when he has opportunity to go on holiday. No, he...
Uzumlu and Traditional Turkish Life. A Photo Post
Here is the problem with the village of Uzumlu which is in the South west of Turkey. It lacks energy. The people are old, the houses are crumbling and even the...
The Flawless Ruins of Ancient Myra
My eagerness to visit the historical ruins of Myra came about because in its prime, it was one of the most important cities of the ancient Lycian league. Known...
Patara-Four Reasons Why I Will Not Go Back
Here is the thing about Patara. I actually liked this small quaint village that is part of the Lycian way trekking route but a series of events forced me to wonder...
Kalkan – Inspiration on My Solo Holiday
At first glance, Kalkan on the Mediterranean coast of Turkey resembles a carbon copy of its neighbouring town called Kas. Both are seaside holiday resorts that are...
Photo – Isn’t Our Earth Amazing?
Clear and blue skies make for pretty holiday pictures but personally I get more excited when the sun sets and rises and also when there is a storm brewing. Storms...
Mount Tahtali – To the Sky in a Cable Car
Mount Tahtali was the first thing that I wanted to do while in Kemer. Reviews from the internet promised “amazing landscape views from this tall mountain of...
Adventure Rope Climbing In Kemer
On my first day in Kemer, I was feeling brave and confident enough to attempt Adventure Rope Climbing. The website described the Adventure Park as … “A...
Five Reasons to Pick Turkey as Your Next Holiday Destination
Many thanks to Paul Link for writing today’s sponsored guest post on behalf of Direct Holidays, a tour operator who focuses on Turkey as a holiday destination. Turkey...
Butterfly Valley
I handed my fare over to the taxi boat captain and sat down on the wooden seat bench breathing a great sigh of relief. In retrospect, my plans for that day were...
The Blue Cave and Kostos the Greek
My excitement of being inside the Blue Cave was probably heightened due to the fact that as I set out on the path that led me there, I had never heard of the cave...
