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,...

When Bad is Good – How to Spa

by CJ | Apr 10, 2025, 11:30:34

Confession time.  I like to relax.  Sometimes it’s curling up with a good book.  Sometimes it’s going for a hike.  Sometimes it’s going to a spa.  Sometimes it’s a bad spa. (This is my attempt to be funny, bad means bath in German and I love...

Hike for free fun and great views at Anavarza Castle

by CJ | May 27, 2023, 19:41:01

I wandered off the beaten path to Anavarza Castle. It was built in the 1st century on a limestone massif 200-230m high and 1500m long. The climb up is a well worn but unmarked trail, sometimes with stairs cut into the stone. When you get to the top you are rewarded...

October Where & When

by CJ | May 24, 2023, 07:20:34

October’s map has landed What festivals are in October? Which countries gained independence? When is International Pillow Fight Day? Interactive Where? Click to see details. Zoom in to see some icons that may be behind other icons.