Travel

Twelve Hours in Amsterdam

June 2, 2013
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A cancelled flight meant that our 1.5 hour layover in Amsterdam turned into a 12 hour incredible adventure including 6 hours of walking around the city’s canals, historic churches and leaning buildings, down narrow alleys, meandering through the Red Light district, sipping a Grolsch on the city square, people watching, and enjoying a waffle at [...]

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Istanbul: Traffic, Schedule, and Clothing

May 27, 2013
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If I’ve said it once, I’ll say it again: this really has been the most incredible vacation! Both Bo and I really wanted a mix of relaxation and activity which is something we’ve been able to enjoy by staying in Istanbul for six nights versus traveling around Turkey more or combining a trip to Greece [...]

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Istanbul: Exploring Ephesus

May 25, 2013
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Yesterday morning we woke up super early in order to catch a flight from Istanbul to Izmir. The flight, via Atlas Jet, to Izmir was about an hour long though the drive would have taken 9-10 hours due to the terrain! When researching this trip we decided to use a tour company and private guide [...]

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