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The Colosseum in Rome during sunset with tourists walking in front.
Bosphorus Aerial view of a large body of water with a cargo ship sailing and a bridge connecting city areas on both sides, with a cityscape visible in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
A grand historic building with towers and arches, built with reddish-brown bricks, surrounding a large courtyard with a fountain and a canal, under a bright blue sky with some clouds.
A large golden-topped pagoda surrounded by a garden with pink flowers and a water canal, under a clear blue sky.
A traditional Japanese red torii gate standing in the water with a cityscape and mountains in the background.

THAİLAND

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Three Ways to Fall in Love with Turkey

From dawn skies over Cappadocia to city lights on the Bosphorus, pick your moment.

Several hot air balloons being inflated at dusk, with people and vehicles nearby. The balloons are brightly colored, with one labeled "Dream Balloons."

CAPPADOCİA

Hot air balloon, Cappadocia

Drift above fairy chimneys as the valleys turn gold at dawn.

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Hot air balloons floating in the sky, with a large pink and white one in the foreground and others in the background, over a landscape of rocky formations and a vehicle labeled "CAPPA DOCTA" parked on the ground.

CAPPADOCİA

Jeep safari, Cappadocia

Off-road through hidden canyons few visitors ever reach.

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Dinner table with various dishes, bread, and drinks, decorated for Christmas with hanging Christmas trees and snowflake ornaments, in a dimly lit restaurant room on big boat.
Dinner table with various dishes, bread, and drinks, decorated for Christmas with hanging Christmas trees and snowflake ornaments, in a dimly lit restaurant room on big boat.

ISTANBUL

Bosphorus dinner cruise

Dinner and live music as the palaces light up along the strait

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I'm Sola Erdo, the person behind Wayfind Trip. I spent years working as a travel agent before stepping into this role full-time as a travel advisor and content creator which means my job now is less about booking your flight and more about helping you actually understand where you're going before you get there.

I'm based in Istanbul, Turkey, which is honestly the perfect home base, a city that sits between two continents and puts half the world within reach. Travel and exploring new cultures isn't just what I write about, it's what I've built my life around, and Wayfind Trip is where all of that comes together: the destination knowledge from years in the travel industry, a genuine love of discovering new places, and a growing list of guides, tours, and resources to help you do the same…Read More

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Boshorus bridge Waterfront cityscape with houses on a hillside, a bridge overhead, and calm water in the foreground on a sunny day with blue sky.
Stacked sesame bagels with a glass of tea on a white saucer, all placed on a patterned fabric.
Spice Bazaar, An indoor marketplace with a high, arched ceiling decorated with intricate patterns, bustling with shoppers and vendors. Shops display various goods including pottery, souvenirs, and snacks, with Turkish flags hanging around.

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