2 days in Selcuk – Self-guided
There’s no denying it – Selcuk was probably our favorite visit during our 8 days in Turkey. Here’s why: It is a laid-back town that doesn’t feel touristy It houses Ephesus (Efes), the second largest city in the Ancient Roman empire…
Full day in Cappadocia – Self-guided
From photos Cappadocia looks so otherworldly. Colored peculiar rock formations, mysterious cave churches and… hot air balloons. Cappadocia is almost certainly a must-do when visiting Turkey. With a full day, you can get some hiking in, explore different areas and…
Must-try eats in Turkey
Shakshuka – Turkish baked eggs. ‘Nuff said. Turkish tea – Tastes almost like Lipton tea. You will certainly be drinking a copious amount of this. Turkish Coffee – Have it made traditionally over hot sand. Surprisingly…
Istanbul Highlights
Istanbul, we love you so much! However, not everything, we think, was worth our time and Istanbulkart credits. Let’s talk about the hits and misses. FYI, we were there in April 2018. Also on this page: getting there and getting around and where…
Turkey – Our 8-day itinerary
Middle East, Asia or Europe? Turkey had long been on our radar. Having been to parts of Asia, South America and the U.S., Turkey seems so.. foreign. This was perhaps in part due to the many historical events that led…
Mom, we’re on tv!
We were recently featured on an Australian TV series “The Modern Middle East”. Check out our segment at the end of the video below.
Photo diary: Kagbeni and Marpha – Don’t miss these towns on the Annapurna Circuit!
Many end their Annapurna Circuit trek in Muktinath, taking a jeep out to Tatopani (for their hot springs), or even straight towards Jomsom / Pokhara. We strongly advocate for hiking onwards, expecially to see the beautiful towns of Kagbeni and…
Annapurna Circuit – Everything you need to know, including top 10 tips
The Annapurna Circuit is by far one of our favorite treks, hiking alongside the majestic views of the Himalayas while experiencing the cultural diversities of the different ethnic groups in the villages. Here’s everything you need to know before taking…
Colombia Travel Part 1: Villa De Leyva
Hola… Colombia? It’s been 3 months since we’ve started traveling – we’ve been to two continents and now at our third. Interestingly I have chosen to blog about where we are now versus where we were before. The reason our…
Annapurna Circuit Trek Video (2018)
#MXescapes to Nepal! We trekked the Annapurna Circuit late March 2018. Our hike took 15 days, walking past the Thorung-la pass at 17,769 feet (5,415 meters). This was a self-guided trek (no porters). Weather was great except when we crossed…
