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Category: Turkey

Ephesus tour, Ephesus day trip
  • Food & Culture

Visiting​ the ancient city of Ephesus: Attractions and travel tips

  • by Shweta Singhal
  • Posted on May 19, 2019July 28, 2019

The ruins of Ephesus are a major tourist attraction in Turkey. Read my personal account of a family trip to this cultural attraction.

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Hot air balloon ride in Cappadocia: A Photo Essay

  • by Shweta Singhal
  • Posted on January 26, 2019March 17, 2019

Taking a hot air balloon ride in Cappadocia was one of the highlights of our Turkey trip. This Photo Essay would convince you why a hot air balloon ride is a must-do experience to enjoy the unusual landscape in Cappadocia. 

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Turkey beach holidays: Sea, sand and ancient ruins at this Mediterranean paradise

  • by Slow Travel Guide
  • Posted on August 22, 2018May 19, 2019

Looking for a Turkey beach holiday? Read for some of best beach resorts in Turkey and scenic towns.

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Istanbul Itinerary: Best places to visit in the city the straddles East and West

  • by Shweta Singhal
  • Posted on May 19, 2018February 29, 2020

Istanbul is a fascinating city. A city where Europe and Asia meet beautifully. Read more for the best places to visit, things to do in Istanbul and Itinerary suggestions on 1-7 days in Istanbul.

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Istanbul walking food tour across 2 continents for the best of Turkish street food

  • by Shweta Singhal
  • Posted on April 21, 2018August 5, 2018

We spent a memorable day with Culinary Backstreets, enjoying local Turkish food in 2 different markets, on the European and Asian side of Istanbul.

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What to Do in Cappadocia: An other-worldly​ destination

  • by Shweta Singhal
  • Posted on March 31, 2018May 19, 2019

Cappadocia is a stunning region. Rent a car and explore its beauty, walk, drive, go up on the Hot air balloon, relax. There are so many things to do and enjoy the unusual landscape of this region.

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I have always been passionate about travel and immersing in new experiences. Having been to over 40 countries, the idea behind this blog is to bring family-friendly itineraries and tips, destinations, and luxury stays to the readers. My belief is that family travel needn’t be boring and one can do a mix of local culture & food, adventure activities and relaxation, all with family.

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‘The golden hour can be simultaneously shared wi ‘The golden hour can be simultaneously shared with the ones we love and care about and lived as a very personal and spiritual occasion.’
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So true! Looking back at all the #sunsetsky we enjoyed in the Maldives. Back to the grind now. 
I shall pick my throwback series again, now that India is experiencing a severe second wave and it’s best to postpone non-urgent travel plans.
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Who wants to replace #mondayblues with the Maldive Who wants to replace #mondayblues with the Maldivean ones?! 
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Back from #maldivesislands and already missing the carefree island vibes.
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I went diving 🤿 after more than a year’s gap. I went diving 🤿 after more than a year’s gap. After the first 5 minutes, it all came back. Easy dives, ones wreck site and second a shallow coral area. Lots of small fish 🐠 in and around the wreck and some small turtles 🐢, a couple of lobsters, a black octopus 🐙 and a moray eel sighting at the second dive site. 
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Even though I have been #scubadiving only for 6 years, it’s evident what is happening to corals around the world. The corals close to Male are almost dead. 😳😕
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Growing up in a vegetarian family, I never thought Growing up in a vegetarian family, I never thought adult life would be so experimental in terms of food. Crab for the first time!!!
If you have to eat crab 🦀 for the first time ever, no better place than @ministryofcrab!
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What an adventure learning how to crack open the shell and pry out bits of sweet meat. The pepper sauce and the garlic chilli sauce were superb, as was the garlic bread that we ordered with the crabs. Swipe to the end to see a video of my daughter looking at a massive live crab 🦀.
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Heelllllloooooooooooow from the Maldives! Can you Heelllllloooooooooooow from the Maldives!
Can you feel the blues?
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So excited to get on a flight and travel to this paradise this week. Diving, snorkelling and a whole lot of R&R is on the cards.
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D for Dubrovnik! . Touristy and cliched in parts D for Dubrovnik! 
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Touristy and cliched in parts it may be, the old town of Dubrovnik is also charming and one of my favourites. Walking the walls of the old town makes you feel why this was chosen as one of the most popular GoT locations.
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