My journey begins
25 janvier, Australie ⋅ ☁️ 27 °C
With a flight from Adelaide to Doha and then onto Istanbul
4hr stopover in Doha
26 janvier, Qatar ⋅ 🌙 15 °C
And calls with my boys and the lovely Ericka
Arrived safe and sound
26 janvier, Turquie ⋅ ⛅ 10 °C
Had an issue with my travel sim though which left me getting to the hotel on the metro without internet but I made it 😎
Lots of mosques and history
27 janvier, Turquie ⋅ ☁️ 10 °C
Today I walked around the historical centre to learn about the histories of Turks, Roman’s and Ottomans. Was really interesting
Day trip to Bursa started with
28 janvier, Turquie ⋅ ☀️ 10 °C
A Turkish coffee and a Turkish delight factory. Not sure what Cadbury has been doing all these years; these are amazing
Surprising trip to the snow
28 janvier, Turquie ⋅ ☀️ 7 °C
I actually didn’t realise the tour would take me to the top of Mount Olympos (not Olympus). Was amazing to be in the snow, more so because it was unexpected
Green Mosque… nearly
28 janvier, Turquie ⋅ 🌙 10 °C
Nearly caused an international incident apparently as the guard didn’t like the way I took off my shoes?? He stood menacingly in the doorway and I decided I didn’t care much to see another mosqueEn savoir plus
Early start for Gallipoli tour
29 janvier, Turquie ⋅ 🌙 10 °C
Exciting to check off a bucket list item 💯
Anzac Cove
29 janvier, Turquie ⋅ 🌬 17 °C
Meeting a friend & more city exploration
30 janvier, Turquie ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
Back in the airport
31 janvier, Turquie ⋅ ☁️ 9 °C
Greece here I come!
Athens is very different to Istanbul
31 janvier, Grèce ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
But so far I like it 😎
It’s great to officially be in Europe
31 janvier, Grèce ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
Athens at night is spectacular
31 janvier, Grèce ⋅ 🌙 14 °C
Athens Observatory
31 janvier, Grèce ⋅ 🌙 13 °C
Free walking tour was great
1 février, Grèce ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C
Filopappou Hill
1 février, Grèce ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
A lovely walk through the huge park and explore the various monuments and the spectacular 360 degree views
Meteora Monasteries and Hermit Caves
2 février, Grèce ⋅ ☁️ 9 °C
Amazing history and views from Meteora. The “Hermits” are monks who chose to live in the caves.
A cool little spot for some work
3 février, Grèce ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
Acropolis was a must of course
3 février, Grèce ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
Santorini 🙃🤨😢
6 février, Grèce ⋅ ☁️ 5 °C
Unfortunately I was unable to get to Santorini on this trip as planned. They’ve been having hundreds of earthquakes and when thinking about still going I thought “if it was Ericka and the boysEn savoir plus
Ancient cemetery
6 février, Grèce ⋅ ☁️ 8 °C
Last day in Athens so checking out some more Archaeological sites. This cemetery and museum was very cool and just in the middle of the old town area.
Ancient Agora of Athens
6 février, Grèce ⋅ ☁️ 8 °C
Another Archaeological site in the centre of the city. It’s amazing the history that most locals walk past without a second glance!
One night in Artemida
6 février, Grèce ⋅ 🌬 8 °C
Got to the coast; but it’s cold and miserable. Picked this hotel because they have a shuttle to the airport and the trip from Athens city is stressfully far away for an early flight.
Back to TurkeyEn savoir plus
Food of Greece
6 février, Grèce ⋅ ☁️ 6 °C






































































































































































