I finally booked my next big trip to Turkey. This is exciting, my first trip into the Middle East and travel with someone, Cais. Since I am going with someone, whom hasn't been out of the country ex. Jamaica, I kinda have a plan. I tried to get a long layover in Europe, but I also wanted to fly Star Alliance to get an upgrade to first class (I travel a lot and have a lot of miles, so I wanted an upgrade), so I only get 2 hours in Zurich, which is fine.
So now here's the plan, not very detailed but it works:
2 days Istanbul --> 1 day Bursa --> 1 day Bergama and Balikesir --> 3 days Izmir --> 2 days Istanbul.
I know there's thing I need to see (Hagia Sophia, Cisterns, Roman ruins, etc) to do (hot springs, Turkish baths) but I want to do something off the beaten path. The wish list for now:
1. Learn about Sufi-ism
2. Make it to Van or somehow aid in earthquake relief (I guess I'll figure that one out when I'm there)
If anyone else has ideas or recommendations, please let me know!
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