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Day 4:Off to Cappadocia – The Land of Dreams
Today was the long-awaited day — our flight to Cappadocia! Although we didn’t have much time to enjoy the hotel breakfast, we shared a...

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1 hour ago2 min read
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Day 3: Sacred Spaces, Sea Breezes, and the Taste of Home
After another delicious breakfast overlooking the Bosphorus — a quiet ritual that was already starting to feel like home — we set off for...

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2 days ago3 min read
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Day 2: Crossing Paths, Coffee, and the City’s Layers
Good mo-ni-ng! Still half asleep in bed, my roommate and I greeted each other with soft smiles and the joy of meeting again. We weren’t...

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4 days ago3 min read
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A Note Before the Journey Begins
This trip through Turkey was more than sightseeing — there were also moments of stillness, of returning inward. While this blog traces...

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5 days ago2 min read
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Day 10: A Perfect Ending
Today is our last day in Greece... But with a late flight at 20:10, we had almost the entire day to enjoy ourselves — no rush, no...

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Jun 52 min read
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Day 9: Farewell to Santorini, Hello Again Crete
Today is our departure day from Santorini. We began with a late, leisurely breakfast at our private space. The morning was cloudy,...

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Jun 32 min read
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Day 8: A Memorable Day in Santorini – Fog, Crowds, and a Sunset Cruise
When I woke up early this morning, I witnessed an unusual scene — white villages veiled in fog across the cliffs of Santorini. A truly...

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Jun 13 min read
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Day 7: A Perfect Day in Santorini
What a beautiful day it turned out to be — we could hardly believe the grey, chilly weather of yesterday ever happened. To soak in the...

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May 313 min read
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Day 6: A Cloudy Start in Santorini
Today, we woke up early and took the 8:00 ferry to Santorini. Upon arrival, we picked up our rental car — a convertible Smart — perfect...

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May 302 min read
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Day 5: A Hidden Gem in Heraklion
After a relaxed breakfast in the charming patio of our hotel, we headed toward Heraklion . Since we were catching a ferry to Santorini...

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May 282 min read
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Day 4: Return to Plakias for a Table of Memories
Today was the day we moved to Plakias — the area near our favorite restaurant in all of Crete, Vrisi . Since it’s just about an hour's...

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May 261 min read
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Day 3: Gorge Walks and a Pearl Anniversary
This morning, we set out for a light hike through Imbros  Gorge . Hiking uphill and back down might have been a bit much for us these...

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May 252 min read
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Day 2: From White Lake to the Blue Sea
The morning began slowly, with a relaxed and late breakfast. Then, we visited White Lake, a spot recommended by our hotel the day before...

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May 222 min read
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Day 1: Off to Crete - A Pearl Anniversary Begins
The time has finally come. We’re off on our journey to Crete, one of our favorite places, to celebrate our 30th wedding anniversary — the...

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May 202 min read
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Day 14 : A Memorable Farewell
Today truly marked the end of our journey, as we prepared to depart from Havana and head back home. With our flight scheduled for the...

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Jan 301 min read
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Day 13: The Final Journey - Havana Beckons
Today marked the end of our incredible dive trip. After heartfelt farewells to the crew and our dive companions, we boarded the bus back...

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Jan 281 min read
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Day 12: Farewell to Jardines de la Reina
Today marked our final day of diving, limited to just the morning session. The first dive was easy and full of life. We encountered a...

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Jan 252 min read
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Day 11: Lora, the Crocodile, and a Cuban Celebration
It was another stunning day, starting with a magnificent sunrise above the horizon of mangroves in the calm bay where we were sheltered....

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Jan 192 min read
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Day 10: A Day of Surprises and Lessons
As if yesterday’s harsh weather was just a fleeting nightmare, we awoke to a breathtaking sight—a massive red sun rising gracefully over...

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Jan 152 min read
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Day 9: Seeking Shelter and Shark Surprises
This morning greeted us with a gray and cold sky, an unusual contrast to our previous days. Despite hoping for improvement, it became...

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Jan 131 min read
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