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Monday Moment: Turkish Hammam
1481. That’s more than 500 years ago! The sense of time and history in Turkey was often lost on me as I tried to imagine what the world, and life, must have been like when this hammam was constructed oh-so-long-ago. I wanted to experience a piece of that tradition and history while in Istanbul and [...]
Continue reading...Monday Moment: Bus Stop In Northern Turkey
15. April 2013
We were outside of the tourist bus routes while traveling in Northern Turkey so hopped on the commuter buses that run from town to town. Not only do these buses travel slower (and skip the mandatory tourist rest stops along the way) but they allowed us to see parts of the country we might not [...]
Continue reading...Monday Moment: Sinop, Turkey
4. February 2013
Sinop, in northern Turkey, was a pleasant surprise. The fresh, salty air was a nice reminder that we were back on the coast and the ability to enjoy a pint in one of the seaside bars made it clear that we weren’t in the heart of conservative Turkey any longer. We followed the ancient wall [...]
Continue reading...Monday Moment: Sidestreet Market, Istanbul, Turkey
11. June 2012
This is one of my favorite photos. A small side walk cafe. A single merchant market. People just making their way. It’s perfect; reminding me of home and yet also uniquely exotic.
Continue reading...Monday Moment: Fishing From The Galata Bridge, Istanbul, Turkey
27. February 2012
The Galata Bridge in the heart of Istanbul is a gathering place for both locals and tourists. Locals set themselves up for hours at a time fishing off the upper deck or tucking themselves away in the lower decks cafes and restaurants. Tourists stop off at the boats selling fish sandwiches on one side and stroll [...]
Continue reading...Monday Moment: Hagia Sophia, Istanbul, Turkey
16. January 2012
I have never felt so close to religion as when in Turkey. The call to prayer wafts over the landscape on a strict schedule in tune with the sun; five times a day the melodic urging beckons the faithful to pray. There is a quiet adherence to centuries old tradition as markets and tea shops [...]
Continue reading...Monday Moment: Cappadocia, Turkey
10. October 2011
It’s Thanksgiving today in Canada so I thought I would share a picture of where we were on Thanksgiving during our RTW trip. Traveling around in Cappadocia Turkey is like traveling in a different world. The ‘fairy chimney’ geology creates a surreal scenery that is unlike any I have seen before. The underground cities and [...]
Continue reading...All Cleaned Up
28. October 2009
One quintessential Turkish thing to do is to visit a hamam or Turkish bath. Our hostel recommended one near the Blue Mosque but, after visiting it, we decided it was too expensive and touristy so we set about finding one that was more ‘original’. In the end, we paid the same price as at the [...]
Continue reading...Magic Carpet Ride
24. October 2009
We’re led to the shop by the owner of the hotel we’re staying at. He’s offered us a ride to the ruins outside of town and we can just wait here until the shuttle arrives. Uh-oh, we think. Inside, Yilmaz (Marco to his friends…of which I now count myself as one) welcomes us warmly, offers [...]
Continue reading...Sun, Surf, and Sand
19. October 2009
When I first imagined travelling around the world for a year, I imagined lounging around, reading trashy novels, having fabulous conversations, sunning, drinking and generally relaxing. The reality of long term travel has not been that…until this week. This week we hit the southern coast of Turkey…where land meets Mediterranean…and the sun, surf and sand [...]
Continue reading...ScooterBoy and ScooterGirl Ride Again!
14. October 2009
Riding down the road with the sun on our backs, a map in our pocket and the wind in our faces…can’t be beat!! ScooterBoy and ScooterGirl first came on the scene in 2004 when we visited the Greek Islands. There was no more perfect joy than scoot-scoot-scootering up and down whichever island we found ourselves [...]
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Travellers. Giant-Steppers. Serial Expats.
Hi! We're Gillian and Jason. In January 2013 we left our 'home and native land' for untold adventures in far away lands. Our plan is loose at best; our only goals are freedom and happiness. Follow along as we make, and tell, our stories.
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27. May 2013
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