After visiting the Temple of Artemis at Ephesus, we left Selçuk behind and began the drive west toward the Aegean. The shift was immediate. For days, the journey had been defined by ruins, ancient cities, and the slow uncovering of history, but now the…
We woke early in Selçuk, knowing this would be one of the most anticipated days of the trip. Breakfast at Celsus Boutique Hotel wasn’t served until 8:00am, the same time the site opened, so the night before, we picked up granola, yoghurt, and fruit.…
After leaving Lake Bafa, the landscape began to shift once more. The mountains softened into flatter plains, fields stretched outward in neat patterns, and the sense of quiet isolation gave way to something more open and expansive. This was once the heart of ancient…
After a brief stop at Nysa, we continued west, leaving behind the larger, more monumental sites of the previous days. The roads grew quieter, the landscape softer, and by the time we approached Lake Bafa, the rhythm of the trip had begun to slow.…
By the time we reached Pamukkale, the landscape had already begun to shift. After the mountains around Sagalassos and the stillness of the lakes, this felt immediately different, more open, brighter, and more exposed. We checked into Venus Suite Hotel, where we had a…
I have always been drawn to ancient history. Greek, Roman, prehistoric, you name it. From the Great Pyramids of Giza to Stonehenge, there has always been something compelling about standing in places that have outlasted everything around them. A few years ago, we went…
Our trip to Thailand unfolded in two distinct halves: the quiet, lush landscapes of Khao Yai, followed by the vibrant energy of Bangkok. The contrast could not have been more perfect. Khao Yai offered a completely different rhythm to what we later found in…
After exploring the temples, markets, and lively streets of Nakhon Ratchasima, better known as Korat, we continued our journey towards a very different landscape. Just a short drive from the city lies Khao Yai National Park, Thailand’s oldest national park and one of the…
After several days exploring temples, national parks, and river landscapes along the Mekong, we arrived in Ubon Ratchathani, one of the largest cities in northeastern Thailand. Although Ubon is known as a major provincial centre, our first impression was how relaxed and approachable it…
After visiting Ho Chi Minh’s house in the village of Ban Na Chok, we continued our road trip south along the Mekong. This stretch of northeastern Thailand follows the river closely, passing temples, small border towns, and wide open landscapes along the Thai–Lao border.…