Let's go east - first stop: Istanbul

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December 15th 2019

Published: January 26th 2020

Our bigger trip this winter was coming closer. We were really exhausted from a crazy year. It was a blessed year, but also a difficult one for us. I think, never before we were in such a desperate need of a break. We had chosen to travel far east this winter. On the search of some cheap flights we came across a complete bargain to Istanbul - and from Istanbul flights to South-East Asia were again... Read Full Entry

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Nina+Markus

holamundo

Hola mundo! - We are Nina and Markus. We are from Lake Thun/Switzerland and we are outdoor junkies. Whenever possible we spend our time travelling, climbing, ice-climbing, trekking or snowboarding/skiing. However, our life has turned completely when we met our spiritual master Paramahamsa Sri Swami Vishwananda in the year 2013. In the meantime we try to travel to places where he is (and gives blessings to people) as often as possible. From travelling in the outside because we were searching for something, we are now travelling for meeting him, enjoying his presence and travelling "inside". It ... full info

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29th January 2020

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

No travel warnings
We've been to Istanbul for a couple of days but long to go back and see more of the country. Weird that people kept looking your way. Very odd.

4th February 2020

Ake Och Emma
Ake Dahllof and Emma Holmbro

Never seen cats in Istanbul
I've been to Istanbul several times but I can't remember having seen cats. But then there is much to see in Istanbul that I have not seen because each visit I've made has been very short. /Ake

4th February 2020

holamundo
Nina+Markus

Cats
We have seen tons of cats and also many organisations who take care of street cats and organize adoptions. Funny, for us the cats were kind of part of the city life there.

21st February 2020

alex waring
Alexander Waring

Winter Travels
Great to see you are on the travelling road again, seemingly for quite a big trip - I look forward to reading more. Sorry to read that Istanbul wasn't quite as friendly or welcoming as one might assume, but I'm glad that you were able to find some cosy and friendly corners ?

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