Travel Blog

Disappearing languages. Lost cities. Giant caves. New foods. Sore feet.

Welcome to The Blog! This is where we will be sharing our adventures, anecdotes, and maybe even the odd grain of wisdom learned from our experiences and from the amazing people we meet both close to home in Istanbul and all over this magnificent country.

Crazy Lakes, Seljuk Empire, and Archeology in Konya

/ By Josh

A few days exploring the strange mineral and volcanic lakes of Konya’s east, one of humanity’s oldest cities, the monuments of the Seljuk capitol, and, of course, the mausoleum of Jelal al-Din Rumi.

Hiking The Lycian Way

/ By Josh

A weekend hiking The Lycian Way along the Mediterranean coast through pine forests, ruined cities, and the fires of Chimera.

Camel Wrestling in Ephesus

/ By Josh

A weekend filled with camel sausage, camel spit, and even some camel wrestling next to the ancient city of Ephesus!