I step into Sultan Ahmet Mosque, head covered, shirt sleeves and pant legs the required length for my gender, just one more tourist visiting the Blue Mosque in Istanbul, and…
How My Blind Father Made Me Truly See the Hagia Sophia
Standing in the gardens outside Hagia Sophia, surrounded by tulips and hundreds of heads beading sweat, my father and I eat fresh roasted chestnuts from a bag. My father is…
Why You Need to Visit Sanliurfa and Mardin, Turkey – Before Everyone Else Does
There are cities that we think about when we think of Turkey: Istanbul, Ankara (the capital), and Cappadoccia (famous for its unique landscape and hundreds of hot air balloons) are…
You Want Me to Do What? 4 Things to Know About Your First Turkish Bath
If you’re anything like me (and I realize I’m in the minority here), the phrase “Turkish bath” evokes less of a sense of warm relaxation than it does a heavy-hanging…
Behind the Scenes: Turkish Airlines Headquarters in Istanbul
In May, I was lucky enough to join 30 of our world’s best bloggers on the trip of a lifetime sponsored by Turkish Airlines (see our disclosure statement here). Not…
Wanderful Women: Lesley Ames of BonViage
Have you ever dreamed of starting your own business, or traveling the world? Imagine if you could find a way to do both! We were happy to talk with Lesley…
One Day in Istanbul, Turkey: A Girl’s Guide
A secret pleasure. Image courtesy of Beth Santos. If you’re a budget adventurer, you may find yourself with one day in Istanbul, Turkey sooner than you think. The city is a…
Mediterranean Delights Fitness Voyage: How the 8 Day Turkish Excursion Lives Up to Its Name
I’ll admit: I was a little skeptical of the concept of a fitness cruise. After all, I’m a do-it-yourself kind of woman when it comes to exercise, and the only…
How to Be a Feminist and a Respectful Tourist
A delicate balance that leaves you wondering. Image by Flickr user Johnragai. A few months ago, I used some space in here to look at the tightrope feminists are often…
Mediterranean Delights for Women 40+: Three Topics to Muse Before you Cruise
Many of us at Go Girl Travel Network are relatively young and grew up in a world in which women can, and often do, travel solo. To us, the idea…
Thinking of Going Luxury? 10 Pros and Cons to Luxurious Travel
One of my favourite things about Go Girl Travel Network is the emphasis we tend to place on the do-it-yourself, low cost, roughing it approach to global travel. It can…
Go Girl Goes to…Turkey!
Image by Mediterranean Delights Fitness Voyages on Instagram. Ready for a completely new and different take on exclusive and local travel? In June, Go Girl Travel Network is partnering with Mediterranean…
Turkish Delights: Women to Travel With; Women to Love
I am an internationalist–and a collector. Although I love my carpets, baskets, fabrics and cats from various countries, my prize collection is made up of women. I met Katherine when…
Around The World For $350: My Amazing Travel Hack
Imagine flying around the world for free, turning a small amount of frequent flyer points into endless flights, all while paying a pittance in taxes and fees. It sounds too…
Advice for Women Travelling in Turkey
As a woman travelling to another country it can sometimes be daunting, especially if you are travelling alone. Questions will arise: how should you dress? Will you be safe? Are…