History, Road Trips, Travel, Turkey

Did Santa Claus live in Turkey?

What great childhood memories are conjured up when remembering that apparently jolly man, his elves, the flying reindeer, and those huge sacks full of presents.  Every year around Christmas, millions of parents worldwide participate in the most significant deception concerning Santa Claus.  The story usually starts in the early years of a child's life when the… Continue reading Did Santa Claus live in Turkey?

History, Life of adventure, Road Trips, Travel, Turkey

The Roadtrip to Hierapolis

We thought this area was such a unique combination of natural and man-made wonders, it’s little wonder that Pamukkale-Hierapolis has been made a Unesco World Heritage site. The part that grabbed our attention the most was Hierapolis which created more conversations between us.  Not being history buffs it was still possible for us to gather enough… Continue reading The Roadtrip to Hierapolis

History, Life of adventure, Netherlands, Travel

Amazing Amsterdam

30 March 2017 We had just completed our first ever three-month housesit.   We were ready to blow out a few cobwebs in creative and unique Amsterdam. Firstly, we needed to get there - we did so by train from Calais to Lille, where we changed trains for a direct one to Amsterdam. What made… Continue reading Amazing Amsterdam