Yesterday morning I wandered through the Mevlana Museum, and honestly, it took my breath away. Once the lodge of the Mevlevi Order, the museum is centred around the mausoleum of Rumi (Mevlana), the 13th-century poet, mystic, and philosopher whose words still ripple across the world. The room of Tombs, with their rows of beautifully adorned…
Yesterday afternoon I wandered through the ancient ruins, sample houses, and museum at Çatalhöyük — a place that quietly shows off just how long humans have been experimenting with community. The site itself feels calm and expansive, while the museum neatly fills in the gaps your imagination can’t quite reach on its own. Çatalhöyük dates…
Konya’s produce markets were a joy to wander through — more traditional and noticeably cheaper than anything I’ve come across before. The meat in particular stood out: incredibly affordable, looking fresher, and neatly packaged. There was also a much wider range of cheeses, including what seemed to be their version of gorgonzola. My father would…
The weather seemed to run through every emotion today. Thunder and lightning rumbled through the night and lingered into the early morning, right as I was leaving the pet hotel — a dramatic start to the day, to say the least. Not long after, the scenery shifted completely. Snow-capped mountains appeared, framed by rugged cliffs,…
Last night the skies absolutely lost their mind — thunder booming, rain hammering down, on again, off again, as if Mother Nature couldn’t decide what mood she was in. Thankfully, no people or animals were hurt (huge win). We were incredibly lucky, especially considering an electrical fire decided to make a brief appearance in Luna’s…
The sun finally decided to make an appearance today, so I took that as my cue to head off to Dim Cave. I’ve seen a lot of caves in my travels, but honestly—this one might just take the crown. Legend has it the cave was discovered by a goat herder out for a wander one…
As my time here slowly tiptoes towards the exit, I can’t help but feel a little wistful. Sadly, the weather has decided not to play nice over the past week — and it looks like it plans to continue. Because of that, the Lycian Way will have to wait for another day. Instead, I’m heading…
Following is a link to a YouTube feature on Linda Bick. What an inspiring lady. https://share.google/PlThp6kFDg1lIn06v Enjoy.
A coastal journey led me to the ancient town of Side, where history seems to spill out in every direction. Founded by Greek settlers in the 7th century BCE and later thriving under Roman rule, this once-bustling port is now a fascinating open-air museum. Wandering past the grand theatre, Roman baths, and the temples of…
This morning I spent a couple of heart-warming hours at Hope 4 Paws Alanya, and left with my cup well and truly full — of coffee, cuddles, and emotion. They currently have 85 cats in their care, each with their own story. Some are missing a leg, some are partially paralysed, some are living with…