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Pamukkale, Turkey, Cotton castle, Tanderlust

Visiting the cotton castle in Pamukkale

Tanvi August 23, 2017 2 Comments

What would be the first thought that would come to your mind when you see a white colored hill? Yeah! Obviously snow. That's what it always is right? What if I tell you about a white colored hill in Turkey which is not made of snow but of mineral-rich content. Yes, you read that right. Pamukkale is a small town in Turkey which is popular for the mineral rich hill. It is included in the list of...

Is Turkey safe? Finally, I answered this question

Tanvi August 9, 2017 0 Comments

I get strange stares from people when I tell them that I traveled to Turkey. This stare is usually followed by questions like, "Is Turkey safe?" "How did you manage to travel in the current situation?" and something of that sort. Well, I guess you got a basic idea of what sort of questions I am bombarded with. Yeah! questions about safety. Also, no matter how many times I answer, the stares keep...

Izmir: The simplest way to make the best of this city

Tanvi August 2, 2017 11 Comments

Izmir is the second largest city in Turkey after Istanbul. During my time in Turkey, I got an opportunity to talk with the locals and 90% of them responded with Izmir as their favorite city in the entire country. This city is considered as one of the best cities to live in Turkey by expats and locals alike. If you are one of those who love to experience life in the city then...

Are you born to travel? Find Out!

Tanvi July 26, 2017 0 Comments

'Travel' a word which has inspired many people around the world to live outside their comfort zone. It is that inspiration which helps you explore your capabilities. I'm sure there are many of us who now & then think about leaving everything behind and taking the plunge. The plunge into the unknown land and self-discovery. And then there are others who are happy spending their life...

Ephesus: Losing ourselves in the history!

Tanvi July 19, 2017 18 Comments

Let us rewind our time & go back in the history in this post, precisely 10th Century BC when Ephesus was built. Yeah it's that old! Located in Selçuk in İzmir province of Turkey, it's one of the most visited archaeological site and is also added to the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites! Every year lot's of people from different parts of the world visit these ruins and are awed by the...

Best places to stay in Egypt!

Tanvi July 8, 2017 0 Comments

If you are looking for best places to stay in Egypt, then you have come to the right place. Below you will find a compiled list of places to stay depending upon whether you are solo travelers, a couple, or a group of friends or family. Egypt has plenty of accommodation options and choosing among them can be a challenging task. I get a lot of queries from people on which parts of Egypt I would...

Olympos and Beauty – How they are the same!

Tanvi July 5, 2017 17 Comments

Olympos is located in the Antalya region of Turkey. It is a pretty small yet beautiful town, where one can walk down to almost all the places.There are mountains on the 3 sides and a beach on the 4th side. So people can hike on the mountain as well as chill by the beach. And if you think it's over then you probably don't know that this place has a history which dates back to the 4th century...

Meeting old friends in Turkey!

Tanvi June 28, 2017 12 Comments

As Aristotle has rightly said “What is a friend? A single soul dwelling in two bodies”. One of the best part of traveling is making friends from all over the world. The other best part is being able to meet the same friends once again in their country. That's what exactly happened with me. I was not only traveling around in Turkey, but also was meeting old friends who lived in the...

50 Travel Quotes to use as your next caption!

Tanvi June 21, 2017 16 Comments

Admit it! We have come across some travel quotes which are used repeatedly on so many social media sites and on images as captions, that it literally feels over-used. Whenever, we type travel quotes on Google all we come across are the same travel quotes over & over again. Hence, I have taken the initiative to compile a list of such travel quotes which are not used so often. Go ahead &...

How to explore Bursa in just one day!

Tanvi June 14, 2017 0 Comments

If you have an extra day in Turkey and you wish to explore an offbeat place then look no further than Bursa. This city is located near to Eskisehir in the north-west region of Turkey, away from the eyes of the outsiders. It is rich in history and is also one of the largest cities in Turkey. HOW TO REACH BURSA: Bursa is easily accessible by road, ferries and airways. Hence, it becomes all...