Category Archives: World Trip 2023

World Trip 2023: Day 38 – Istanbul, Türkiye

Posted on June 6, 2023 by Nathan

Monday 05 June 2023Highlights: Roaming around Istanbul, Climbing Galata Tower, Spice Market Another an excellent breakfast at the hotel I was ready to see more of Istanbul. I had decided to walk to Galata Tower, both for it’s history but … Continue reading →

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World Trip 2023: Day 37 – Istanbul, Türkiye

Posted on June 5, 2023 by Nathan

Sunday 04 June 2023Highlights: Listening to Türkiye and Syria Earthquake fundraising concert, Exploring Topkapi Palace, recovering (slowly) After a good nights sleep I was finally feeling a lot better and I had the confidence to enjoy the buffet breakfast that … Continue reading →

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World Trip 2023: The Five Stans of the Silk Road Tour Review

Posted on June 5, 2023 by Nathan

Tour Title: The Five Stans of the Silk RoadTour Company: G AdventuresTour Leaders: IIyas (days 1 to 9), Rustam (days 9 to 22), Eziz (days 22 to 26)Cities Visited: 1 Kyrgyzstan – Bishkek, Chong-Kemin, Song Kul, Tamga, Karakol 2 Kazakhstan … Continue reading →

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World Trip 2023: Day 36 – Ashgabat to Istanbul, Türkiye

Posted on June 4, 2023 by Nathan

Saturday 03 June 2023Highlights: Surviving overnight flight, early check in, exploring the grand Sultan Ahmed Mosque (Blue Mosque) With some trepidation and still feeling unwell I joined our group at 00:30 for the transfer to the airport for my international … Continue reading →

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World Trip 2023: Day 35 – Ashgabat, Turkmenistan

Posted on June 4, 2023 by Nathan

Friday 02 June 2023Highlights: Monument of Neutrality, Indoor Ferris wheel, Old Nisa, Gurbansoltan Eje Memorial and Turkmenbashi Mosque, Halk Hakydasy Memorial Complex, National Museum of Turkmenistan, Independence Monument, Food poisoning The last full day of the Five Stans tour before … Continue reading →

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Flight Review – TK323 Ashgabat to Istanbul

Posted on June 3, 2023 by Nathan

Turkish AirlinesDate: 03 June 2023Gate: 102Seat: 6B (Economy Class Seat)Plane: Airbus A321neoBoarded: 02:45 (early)Pushback: 03:21 (Scheduled 03:30)Arrived: 05:10 (Scheduled 05:20)Duration: 3 hour 49 minutesDistance: 2,555 kms This flight was from Ashgabat International Airport to Istanbul International Airport. Note: I was … Continue reading →

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