Turkey! The land of Turkish delights, the Blue Mosque, and the most delicious food I have ever eaten. When my study abroad adventure began in Milan, I was eager to explore the bustling countries that we so frequently see on our device screens. The Eiffel Tower, London Bridge, and the Coliseum were just a few of the “must see” landmarks that were constantly being pushed on me. They are magnificent, however I wanted to go on an adventure away from tourists.
During our International Student Orientation I met an Aussie who had been travelling for months prior to the exchange and his exact words were, “it doesn’t matter what else you see, you have to go to Turkey, and if you can you MUST go to Cappadocia.”
I have traveled a fair amount in recent years, so am usually quite weary to get a...