Experiences
Tom
Our 35 Most Memorable Moments of 2015

New Year, New Experiences

Way back in 2015, I wrote about this world-traveling family’s 20 Most Memorable Moments of 2014. But our journey had only just started — we continued hopping across the globe for a good portion of 2015. Here are the 35 things we experienced in 2015 that we regularly talk about.

Our 35 Most Memorable Moments of 2015
United States, Summer of 17
Tom
Announcing the Summer of 17

We took on the world, now we're taking on the United States.

 › This summer we're packing up and hitting the road to experience that great tradition—the Epic American Road Trip. We'll be traveling the highways and byways of the United States, journeying through 17 states in three weeks. Join us, won't you?

Announcing the Summer of 17
Daily Report, Iceland
Tom
Into a Land of Ice and Fire

Saturday, 11-07-2015. Day 327

Endless Days, Statues, Hot Dogs

After leaving England, we had a three-day layover in Iceland, a small island country the locals call a land of ice and fire. On our first day, we got the lay of the land in Reykjavik, along with a history lesson or two, and some delicious hot dogs.

Into a Land of Ice and Fire
England, Daily Report, Scotland
Tom
Yo, Hadrian!

Saturday, 04-07-2015. Day 318

New Shoes and an Ancient Wall

Way back around the year 120, Roman Emperor Hadrian built a giant wall too keep the wildmen out of the northern border of the Roman Empire. Parts of that wall still stand today.

Yo, Hadrian!
Travelogue, Nostalgia
Tom
333 Days in Six Minutes

A Trip Around the World in One Short Video

During our 333-day trip around the world, I filmed one second of video for each day we were traveling. Well, kind of. When it was all over, all that footage was turned into a six-minute video that nicely chronicles our journey. And you can see that video right here.

333 Days in Six Minutes

Turkey

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Grand Bazaar, Blue Mosque, Last Meal

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Grand Bazaar, Blue Mosque, Last Meal

Monday 16-03-2015 & Tuesday, 17-03-2015. 

Days 208 & 209. 

The Grand Bazaar and the Blue Mosque are two places that everyone says you have to visit when you're in Istanbul. Because we were enjoying a leisurely pace while we were in Istanbul, we waited until our last few days to explore these iconic tourist attractions.

Grand Bazaar, Blue Mosque, Last Meal
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Further Adventures in Cappadocia

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Further Adventures in Cappadocia

Saturday, 14-03-2015 & Sunday, 15-03-2015. 

Days 206 & 207. 

We spend the next two days exploring the many unique sights of Cappadocia and enjoying some fabulous Turkish food. But there's one thing we don't do ...

Further Adventures in Cappadocia
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The Amazing Rock Formations of Cappadocia

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The Amazing Rock Formations of Cappadocia

Friday 13-3-2015. Day 205. 

Fairy Chimneys, Rock Caves, Rock Doves. 

We spend three days visiting the Cappadocia region of Turkey and the village of Ürgüp, famous for its incredible rock hosues. On the first day, we explore the unusual rock formations of Paşabağ and take in some great views. 

The Amazing Rock Formations of Cappadocia
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Cats of Istanbul

Cats of Istanbul

There are a Lot of Cats in Istanbul!

I think I've mentioned once or twice that there are a lot of cats in Istanbul. They are quite literally everywhere you turn, and they all seem relatively well-fed (some more than others) and reasonably happy—as happy as a cat can be, anyway. Here's a gallery of some of our favorites.

Cats of Istanbul
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We See More Sights in Istanbul

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We See More Sights in Istanbul

Everywhere You Look ... History

There's a lot to see in Istanbul. You can't walk down the street without running into something historic, notable, or simply amazing. We spent a few days exploring the city and we barely scratched the surface. We did see some incredible things, though.

We See More Sights in Istanbul
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Baths, Coffee, Delight

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Baths, Coffee, Delight

Monday, 09-03-2015. Day 201. 

All Things Turkish. 

On this day we were immersing ourselves into Turkish culture. Frankie and Tom went on a walking tour about Turkish coffee (and, by association, Turkish delight) and Sam and Jackie went out to try the Hamam, better known as the Turkish bath. But first, a cat ...

Baths, Coffee, Delight
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Istanbul, City of Cats

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Istanbul, City of Cats

Friday, 06-03-2016. Day 198. 

Early Morning Departures and Cats. Lots of Cats. 

After the hectic pace we'd kept up in India, we were looking forward to slowing down a little bit in Istanbul. What we didn't expect though, were the cats. So many cats ...

Istanbul, City of Cats
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