We took the sleeper train from Istanbul to Athens. Leaving Istanbul at 21:00. Before boarding the train we stocked up on some baklava (my absolute favorite Mediterranean dessert) and water. The train took off exactly on time and was quite empty. The sleeper compartments were quite comfortable, but the service was rather lacking. The bedsContinue reading “Istanbul to Athens”
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Navigation
Navigating the bazaars and small streets of Istanbul is so much more difficult then finding a route in the Mojave. I used my compass more during our city exploration than when doing 4×4 trips 😉 On our 2nd full day in town we explored the area of the Golden Horn, crossed the Galata Bridge andContinue reading “Navigation”