Sweet, turned up to the airport here in Izmir and the Turkish Airlines check-in staff member bumped us up to an earlier flight and included overweight baggage and a very good seat into the bargain. What an absolute legend.
….off to Kos on Sunday for probably our last holiday of the year. 1st week Mrs Eggs and I, then joined by our daughter her husband and 2 kids for the 2nd week.
No sightseeing for us, we just chill in very good hotels with great food, booze, nice...
Just checked into my hotel in Izmir and have noticed something that is really starting to nark me off and that’s the lack of toiletries to be found in hotels nowadays. Over the past two weeks I’ve stayed in what would otherwise be considered...
I was in Kalkan in July and went to Kas a couple of times on the bus.
Really lovely place. Great laid back vibe. Great restaurants serving amazing food.
Lots of little alleyways with buzzing bars. Very international scene - not limited to just...
I never made it to Eastern Turkiye, but the Western part was magnificent.
If you are doing Izmir, I assume you will be going to Efes? If so, you won't be disappointed 👍
Not making it to Cappadoccia is the one regret I have from my trip to Turkey.
Izmir was pretty interesting—a highlight was going to a takeaway place that had kumpir. Basically a baked potato with loads of different toppings. Worth trying if you...
I have to say that I've fallen in love with Cappadocia. I won't come here again as I've done what I had wanted to do, but I'd thoroughly recommend it to anyone who hasn't already been if you have the opportunity to do so.
Next stop is Izmir...
Spending a few days in Amsterdam getting over jet lag before visiting family in Liverpool. First time I’ve been here on a Saturday night in 25 years and it was awful. Bars full of Barmy Army/lower league Brits organising singalongs etc. Saw a...