A hot air balloon ride over Cappadocia at sunrise was a must do attraction for me. Its a cool (3C) start to the day, but feel’s warmer once moving in the sky, especially when accompanied by the overhead flame of the balloon. Our pilot has over 6 years of experience here. They start filling the […]
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During our Snowbird retirement, we embarked on a captivating 14-day journey through Turkey, tracing a loop from Istanbul to Cappadocia after reaching the 90-day limit in the European Schengen zone. This adventure offered fascinating glimpses into the opulent lives of the Ottoman Sultans, from their lavish palace harem rooms to the contrast between sprawling modern […]
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We are excited to be headed to Turkey for 3 weeks, in early April after our 3 month snowbird stay in Spain. An 11 day organized tour for most of it, starting in Istanbul, looping to Cappadocia and back. FYI its actually Turkiye – pronounced Tur-key-yay. This is the tour details, which shows a day […]
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UPDATE 2025: We returned again for three more months, and updated this article. The Costa del Sol region, with its perpetual sunshine, has captured our hearts, and we’ve made it an integral part of our annual Snowbird retirement journey. Our initial visit in 2022 was sparked by a touch of whimsy, reminiscing about my partner’s […]
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