As Written, by Cher Terais & The Booked Club
2025-08-05T02:41:13.122Z
I don't normally leave reviews, but I really want to speak about the trip to Turkey that I went on with Cher in November of 2024. In one word I would describe it as amazing. It was a perfect mix of cultural excursions, history, food, and nature. First of all, the days in Istanbul were very well planned. We visited the major sites like the Hagia Sofia, the Blue Mosque and the Basilica Cisterne. We got to roam the city and see the amazing crafts and taste the delicious treats such as Turkish delight and kunafe. What I like about how Cher organized the trip is that there were enough planned events to keep us entertained, but she left some leisure time where we could explore independently or just lounge around the hotel and get some rest. I've been on other trips where, frankly, we were cranky and exhausted because too much was crammed in.After Istanbul, we visited the magical land of Cappadocia. Wow. I've never seen anything like the landscape in that place. It was so beautiful and fascinating. We stayed in a hotel carved into a cave. It was amazing. We were able to visit the fairy chimneys, the outdoor museum, and we had a cultural dinner experience with live dancers. I think everyone in the group had a great time.Overall, I would rate this a 5/5 trip and I would recommend it to anyone. Turkey is amazing and Cher's trip gives such a good sampling of what the country has to offer.