This is a detailed 17 day Turkey and Greece itinerary I did for my trip in October 2015 with my parents. This summary includes the cost of accommodation, transport details of our trip excluding food for our people. I have wrote separate guides for all the cities we traveled to except for some.
Best Place to Stay in Santorini: Oia
It is hard to argue that Santorini and Athens are one of the two most famous places in Greece. Millions of tourists flock into this crescent-shaped volcanic island in the Cyclades each year to experience its sensational sunset, gorgeous beaches and local charms. There are many towns and villages in Santorini with its own uniqueness. Tourists will often wonder where is the best place to stay in Santorini?
Our Recommendations of Food in Santorini
Greek cuisine is essentially Mediterranean cuisine which is known to be one of the healthiest diet in the world! Food in Santorini is no different. Their meals have in abundance of olive oil, herbs, lemon juice, vegetables, fish, wines and various meats. In this article I will recommend some food in Santorini that can’t be missed!
Emirates Low Fat & Low Cholesterol Meal
In October 2015 we took Qantas flight QF8425 in conjunction with Emirates from Perth to Istanbul on Boeing 777. The first part of the journey from Perth to Dubai took 10 hours 55 minutes. This was my first time changing my meal to “Emirates Low Fat & Low Cholesterol” option.
Athens on a Budget: €12 to See Acropolis & Other Ancient Ruins
After starting our trip from Istanbul, we have finally made our way into the Greek capital- Athens! In a way Athens is the birthplace of Classical Greece, therefore of Western civilization, as well as where democracy started. With only 3 days in Athens, I came up with tips on how to travel Athens on a budget.
Guide to Visiting Pamukkale- The Cotton Castle of Turkey
Pamukkale and Hierapolis is one of the most visited sites in Turkey! With two UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the area, it is no wonder this place is packed with tourists! That’s why I created a “Guide to Visiting Pamukkale” to help answer the questions I have asked myself before the trip!
The Proposal in front of Mt Fuji @ Lake Kawaguski
My proposal happened right in front of Mount Fuji. York proposed at Kozantei Ubuya Ryokan which is located in Lake Kawaguchiko district. It has one of the best views of Mt Fuji as the ryokan is situated on the northern shores of the lake. He booked the most expensive penthouse in this roykan (room 501) where the balcony has the biggest private open hot spring bath (onsen) in the area with a magnificent front view of Mount Fuji!
Mexican Society of Chinatown @ Adelaide. SA
Mexican Society of Chinatown is a new establishment opened by the same owners of Hispanic Mechanic. It is meant to be a Mexican & Chinese fusion restaurant, which is an interesting concept.
What to eat in Istanbul? (Desserts & Street Food)
Before visiting Turkey, the only Turkish food I knew were Kebab and Pide (Turkish Pizza). After researching on what to eat in Istanbul, I have discovered a wide variety of food that Turkey has to offer. Below is a list of what to eat in Istanbul and in order of what I think is MUST-EAT as it is probably quite hard to find outside this country. Although I did not realize most are desserts!
12 Top Places to Visit @ Two Days in Istanbul
Istanbul is a vibrant city mixed with culture, colours and histories. It is one of the largest cities in the world. Located on both sides of the Bosphorus strait, it is the only city in the world spans across Europe and Asia physically and culturally. It is almost impossible to run of out things to do in Istanbul, however if you have limited time like us. I will share with you what we did during our two days in Istanbul!
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