We arrived in Ephesus to a very different atmosphere than what we had experienced in Bodrum. Justin and I had booked an inexpensive hostel outside of Selçuk (the closest modern settlement to the ruins of Ephesus) and found ourselves surrounded by Aussies. The hostel, despite being cheap had some of the most incredible facilities, including … Continue reading
Justin and I spent the majority of our last day in Istanbul fighting a thunderstorm in order to get across town to board a bus to our next destination. In Turkey, coaches are the best and most economical form of cross country transportation. Our bus was bound for Bodrum/ Turgutreis two cities on the southwest … Continue reading
Justin and I arrived into Istanbul to the Sabihe Gokcen airport. To say that this has been our worst airport experience ever would be a total understatement! I’m not sure if it is our polite, personal space allowing kiwi ways or the fact that we had arrived from the relative relaxed nature of Greece but … Continue reading
As it turns out, a good dose of fun and relaxation doesn’t come without a few setbacks. The day after what I like to call the ‘Toga offensive’, three of the Kissling crew were wiped out by disease. Andrew, Justin and myself found ourselves full of a lurgy head-cold and voiceless. I’ll tell ya’ll this … Continue reading
Prior to boarding our little grecian sail boat – Paxos, I had been on the water a grand total of four times (not including cruising on the Interislander) so when we decided to spend two weeks sailing in Greece to say that I was freaking out is a major understatement. Alas, I now see why … Continue reading
I have decided that lycra is the optimal form of clothing for all situations. Thus my new ‘moving day’ outfit now consists of either long or short lycra pants + any top + sport shoes. If it offends people, I don’t care, it is is by far, THE most comfortable outfit in the entire world … Continue reading
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