#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 2 ✈️

"The gladdest moment in a human's life is a departure to the unknown lands"

I never imagined myself going to Turkey, that wasn't really a destination I had ever thought to myself that I just needed to see, but when the opportunity came and I went to Antalya, I was smitten. The country is so magnificent, it is so green and surrounded by mountains and blue waters, that anybody would fall in love with the land. So what do you do in a beautiful country like Turkey? You go and explore it of course and absorb as much of the culture as possible. So on my second day there, that's what I pretty much did and now when I'm back home, I must admit that I'm having serious Turkey withdraws where I want to go back! One thing I must say, if you ever do go to Turkey, make sure to go to the local spices market. The colours and all the different smells and flavors will overwhelm you, and will pretty much get you addicted to the culture even more.   

Anyways that was all this time around, so until next time - Ingat!

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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.