#WithShandraAroundTurkey Part 3 ✈️

 

"Travelling is not just an activity, it's the art of broadening your vision through the priceless experience"

If you're a sucker for history and monuments, then Tuckey is the place to go! I am one of those who are simply fascinated by what our ancestors have been able to do, so when I had the chance to visit the famous ancient cities such as Perge, Aspendos and Side, I got way too excited. We managed to get a really good deal by one of the locals who sells these type of trips, where we'd have a cab driver to pick us up and drive us around the different cities. So if you are ever in Antalya, definitely put a day aside where you can go on sights and visit the forgotten cities like these. While you're add it, why not try and ride on a camel or hike up the mountains for a better view of land. You would be surprised by all the history there is hidden behind these monuments.  

Question: Do you also go on sights like these when you're on holiday or do you simply prefer being at the beach the entire time?


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Shandra.

#WithShandraAroundTurkey Part 1 ✈️

Okay so I turned 24 back in Feb and as a surprise birthday gift, my bestie took me to Turkey where we stayed in Antalya. We stayed there for a couple of days and I figured why not bring you guys with me? So here are some snapshots through my time there.

When you're in Antalya, make sure to check out the old city. They have lots of local shops and breath taking view from the habor.

If you're going to do a bit of shopping at the locals, it's allowed to negotiate about the prices. And you can pretty much anything in the old city - everything from little bracelets to Hakka and face branded bags haha. 

 At the harbor, there are lots of people trying to sell boat ride. Most of them last for around 45 mins and are a bit pricy but you can always negotiate. We were lucky enough to get the boat ride for free because one of the boys accidentally spilled hot tea on my friend haha. Woopsii.

Turkey is sorrouned by mountains and I couldn't get over the scenery of Antalya. The mountains are so beautiful and every morning you could see how the sun would rise from the mountains. So beautiful! Though if you do go to Turkey, make sure to go in March, April, May or September or October since these are low seasons but still nice and warm. 

After our boat ride we went to a local restaurant at the harbor. It's a bit pricy again but what can you expect when it's right next to the water and has a beautiful view. Best thing about it was the food! Super delish! On a side not, try to taste their local ice cream. The consistency is very different compared to what we are used to but it's really good. 

The last stop was at a local hair dresser where we got our nails and hair done. Very over priced and to be honest, I wouldn't go back to that place. 60 lira for getting your hair curled, that's almost 40 dollars?!

 Anyways I hope you all enjoyed this little post of mine and until next time - Ingat! 

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Shandra.

#WithShandraInParis Part 6: Paris After Dark ✈️

The Eiffel Tower, Charmp de Mars, Moulin Rouge, Monmatre

Our last stops in Paris before we had to head back to the hotel and prepare to fly back was at the Moulin Rouge and at the Monmatre. I really wanted Noob and I to see a show at the Moulin Rouge but sadly we did not have enough time, so that is still on my bucket list and hopefully in the future, I will be able to take Noob to the Moulin Rouge and catch a show. The very last stop was at the Monmatre. It was really close to our hotel so it was perfect that it would be the end of our Paris trip tour. The Monmatre is on the top of a hill so you have to be prepared to walk on a lot of stairs but when you finally reach the top, the view is worth it. Since we arrived there at night time (around 10 pm), it was super romantic seeing the lights of Paris light up and I couldn't be more thankful and happy that I got to experience what Paris had to offer with my Noob.

So that was the end of my #WithShandraInParis posts, hopefully you've enjoyed the journey and learned something new about the beautiful city that oh so many people love. Until next time - Ingat!


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Shandra.