History, Road Trips, Travel, Turkey

Did Santa Claus live in Turkey?

What great memories of childhood are conjured up when remembering that apparently jolly man, his elves, the flying reindeer, and, of course, those huge sacks full of presents.  Every year around Christmas time, millions of parents across the world take part in the largest deception concerning Santa Claus.  The story usually starts in the early years… 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 -Amsterdam, Travel

Amazing Amsterdam

30 March 2017 We had just completed our first ever three months 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… Continue reading Amazing Amsterdam