Sonja Hartwell

I write about travel as part of everyday life, not as something separate from it.

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Car driving along Turkey’s Mediterranean D400 coastal road with sea and mountains.

Mediterranean Turkey Road Trip: Mersin, Adana & Hatay Guide

Plan a coastal road trip from Antalya or Mersin east toward Adana and Hatay, with practical driving tips, car rentals, beaches, ruins and sample routes.

Sep 10, 2026

Golden hour view over Istanbul from Beyoğlu toward Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque with ferries crossing the Golden Horn.

Istanbul Itinerary Guide for 2 to 7 Days by Neighborhood

Plan 2, 3, 4, 5 or 7 days in Istanbul with realistic, neighborhood-based routes that combine the Historic Peninsula, Beyoğlu, Bosphorus, Asian side and Princes’ Islands.

Aug 26, 2026