🚗Austria
August 6, 2016 in Austria ⋅ 🌧 13 °C
After a few hours on the road we reach the Austrian border around 10:00 a.m. First stage: done! There are still about 1,500 km to go until we reach Turkey. The mood in the car is great, our playlistRead more
🚗Slowenia
August 6, 2016 in Slovenia ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
Around 1:00 p.m. we cross the border into Slovenia. Another country on our route ticked off. About 1,300 km left to Turkey. The landscape is getting greener, we take short breaks and keep counting theRead more
🚗Croatia
August 6, 2016 in Croatia ⋅ 🌙 25 °C
At 4:00 p.m. we arrive at the Croatian border. There are still about 1,115 km between us and Turkey. The sun is high, we’ve been on the road for many hours, but the excitement keeps us going. NewRead more
🚗Serbia
August 6, 2016 in Serbia ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C
Around 8:00 p.m. we reach the Serbian border. We’re getting tired, but we have already covered a lot of distance. About 805 km left to Turkey. Dusk is setting in, and the lights of cars and serviceRead more
🚗Bulgaria
August 7, 2016 in Bulgaria ⋅ 🌫 20 °C
After a long night on the road we reach the Bulgarian border at 9:00 a.m. Only about 360 km left to Turkey – we’re getting close! Everyone in the car is slowly waking up and the conversations getRead more
🇹🇷Kapıkule♥️
August 7, 2016 in Turkey ⋅ ☁️ 35 °C
At 3:53 p.m. we finally make it to Kapıkule, the border crossing into Turkey. A very special moment – after so many kilometres we’ve reached our destination country! Passports, controls, a bit ofRead more
🏡Istanbul Fatih
August 7, 2016 in Turkey ⋅ 🌙 29 °C
Around 6:00 p.m. we arrive at our accommodation in Fatih. After the long drive it feels amazing to park the car and take a deep breath. Istanbul welcomes us with hustle and bustle, traffic, people andRead more
📍Istanbul Meydan
August 7, 2016 in Turkey ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
In the evening we head to the meydan in Istanbul and experience the atmosphere around the events of 15 July. Many people, flags, emotions – an intense moment in a city that never sleeps.
🏡Istanbul Fatih
Aug 8–9, 2016 in Turkey ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
Just after midnight we’re still at our place in Fatih. The streets are a bit quieter, but even at 00:00 Istanbul still feels very alive. We look back on the long day and recharge for the next stageRead more
🏡🇹🇷
Aug 8–13, 2016 in Turkey ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
Around 10:00 p.m. we arrive in Eskişehir. After so many kilometres, “home” feels amazing. Family, familiar faces, familiar streets – now the best part of the trip begins: arriving, meetingRead more
💙Söğüt
August 13, 2016 in Turkey ⋅ 🌧 21 °C
Today we head to Söğüt for a sünnet celebration. Family gathering, music, children laughing and lots of emotions – a typical Turkish summer day we truly love. It’s so nice to experience thisRead more
🏡🇹🇷
Aug 14–20, 2016 in Turkey ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
Just after midnight we’re back in Eskişehir. Tired but happy after a long day in Söğüt. The nights here feel familiar.
🏡Istanbul Alibeyköy
Aug 20–22, 2016 in Turkey ⋅ ☁️ 28 °C
Today we’re in Istanbul for another sünnet celebration. The city is loud, colourful and full of life – and right in the middle of it: our family event. Between traffic, the Bosphorus and partyRead more
🏡🇹🇷
Aug 22–26, 2016 in Turkey ⋅ 🌙 23 °C
A relaxed morning in Eskişehir. Breakfast, tea, family – exactly what the long drive was worth it for. We enjoy the time without stress or appointments, just being together.
💙Bilecik
August 26, 2016 in Turkey ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C
In the evening we’re in Bilecik for a wedding. Music, dancing, lights and a lot of joy – another special moment of this trip. Turkish weddings are truly unique: loud, warm-hearted and full of life.
🍽️Köfteci Yusuf
August 27, 2016 in Turkey ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
Just after midnight we stop at Köfteci Yusuf. After all the driving and celebrations, a hot plate of köfte is exactly what we need. A classic Turkey moment: night drive, hunger, köfte – andRead more
🏡🇹🇷
Aug 27–Sep 8, 2016 in Turkey ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C
At 3:30 a.m. we arrive back in Eskişehir. It’s been a long day (and night), but all the beautiful moments make every hour worth it. Time to get some sleep!
🇹🇷Kapıkule♥️
September 8, 2016 in Turkey ⋅ ☁️ 29 °C
At 12:00 p.m. we arrive at Kapıkule – this time heading back to Europe. A bittersweet moment: goodbye Turkey, see you next time! The return journey begins, and a piece of our heart stays here.
🚗Bulgaria
September 8, 2016 in Bulgaria ⋅ ☁️ 26 °C
Around 5:00 p.m. we leave Bulgaria. About 1,560 km left until home. The countries pass by us, and our heads are full of memories. Europe from the highway – kilometre by kilometre back home.
🚗Serbia
September 8, 2016 in Serbia ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
At 11:00 p.m. we’re in our last minutes in Serbia. About 1,220 km left until home. It’s dark, our eyes are getting heavy, but we’re in “driving home mode”.
🚗Croatia
September 9, 2016 in Croatia ⋅ 🌫 16 °C
At 3:00 a.m. we leave Croatia. About 810 km left to home. The roads are quiet, only trucks and a few other travellers on their way back. We’re tired, but the thought of home keeps us going.
🚗Slowenia
September 9, 2016 in Slovenia ⋅ ☁️ 8 °C
Around 5:30 a.m. we pass through Slovenia for the last time on this trip. About 630 km left until home. The sun is slowly coming up and we realise: it won’t be long until we’re back.
🚗Austria
September 9, 2016 in Austria ⋅ 🌧 16 °C
At 8:00 a.m. we leave Austria. About 420 km to go until Hüfingen. We’re almost “home” now. No more international borders, just Germany ahead of us. The trip is slowly coming to an end.
🏡
September 9, 2016 in Germany ⋅ ☁️ 24 °C
Around 1:00 p.m. we arrive back in Hüfingen. Tired, the car full of luggage, but our hearts full of memories. Once again, the long drive to Turkey was absolutely worth it. Until the next roadtrip!
