Turkey - October 2019 - Planning stages

Just back from China and still recovering, but those darn coupons that keep appearing everywhere just seem to never stop appearing during moments of weakness! Travelzoo popped up a coupon worth $1100Leia mais
Just back from China and still recovering, but those darn coupons that keep appearing everywhere just seem to never stop appearing during moments of weakness! Travelzoo popped up a coupon worth $1100Leia mais
Thought I’d share a video of our upcoming trip to Turkey via Gate1. Looking forward to this!
https://player.vimeo.com/video/181822150
Dropped $20 each to get our E-visas for Turkey and paid off our trip. Saved about $350 by making final payment with a check (saves 5%) Booked our hotel near JFK for the night before we fly out.Leia mais
Well, we ordered some foreign currency today so I guess that means we’re committed to heading off to a developing war zone. Should arrive in Turkey on Thursday the 17th. Hmmm..... Hope it stays farLeia mais
Either Gypsy is ready to travel or this is a maneuver to block us from traveling. One never knows with a cat!
Arrived at the Parking Spot around 11:30. Nice sunny day. 70 out. Traffic is light. Listened to Rick Steve’s audio podcast about cheap eats in Istanbul. Cheap is good! Sounds like we’re going toLeia mais
Sitting down for some tasty Indian food, just a block from our hotel (high end luxury - Super 8!). Restaurant is a little dive with about 6 tables. Janet is getting chicken biryani and I’m gettingLeia mais
Got checked in at the hotel - some insane traffic near the hotel. Crashed out for a few hrs before heading to the group meeting at 7:30 and dinner after.