My Favorite Tips How-to Survive Holiday Travel

by CJ | Dec 28, 2025, 11:00:25

1. Stay home and travel in the shoulder season. (Bonus you save money!) 2. Don’t buy gifts. (Bonus you save money!) 3. Bring hand luggage only. (Bonus you save money with no checked bag fees.) 4. Bring a pair of wired earbuds. 5. Bring at least one extra...

Kas, The Best Diving in Turkiye

by CJ | Apr 29, 2025, 17:13:44

Kas isn’t easy to get to (map link), but the best diving in Turkiye makes the journey worth it. The drive from Antalya is gorgeous itself with tons of opportunities to explore. Diving in the Med can be lovely, but it’s important to understand it...

Visit Termessos and see an Epic, Unconquered, and Enscribed Ancient City

by CJ | Apr 27, 2025, 17:02:49

On my way back from diving in Kas I stopped at the ruins of Termessos. But you could easily add it to a trip from Isparta. Or a day trip from Antalya. According to Homer’s Iliad, Bellerophon flew on Pegasus over Termessos and threw rocks at the residents. (Like...

Unforgettable Flower Valleys to Experience in Turkiye

by CJ | Apr 21, 2025, 22:55:52

It’s not always diving or hiking or history that drives my wanderings.  In 2020, I read a post about lavender fields in Kuyucak, near Isparta and put it on my to do list.  Since I was living in Turkiye I decided to visit Isparta instead of going to Provence,...

Etsy Store

by CJ | Apr 21, 2025, 20:04:55

Check out my custom creations.   Custom Creations...