- Write, write everything down. Not only will you have the memories for a lifetime, it will help you greatly when you return home and you cant remember what you did on a snowy Tuesday in Istanbul.
- Don't worry about not knowing everyone, because by the end you will feel as though you know them like that back of your hand. You may not get along with everyone but you will also never share the same experience with anyone else. Once it's over don't lose contact with them, make the effort!
- Take photo after photo. If you have a camera like mine (Nikon D3300) it will be annoying, but not as annoying as it will be when you come back and you don't have all the photos you wanted, this will make you feel as though you have missed moments. I'm not saying have the camera to your face the entire time, then you miss the beauty of the moment, but just have it on you... in case.
- Go visit checko at Just Bar in Istanbul - great guy who deserves the business you will bring him. Well if you anything like the people on our tour that is.
- On your day's off, explore, no matter how tired you are. GET UP and get out there. The sites you are about to see will blow your mind and leave you gobsmacked. Take it all in.
- Go to Gallipoli, it does wonders for you soul.
- If you liked somewhere you stayed or you liked the service you received, or the item you bought, review the business of Trip Adviser. A lot of the businesses need your reviews. It takes 2 minutes and they will appreciate it. Plus if you do, they usually give you a discount.
- I understand that everyone worries about money, but just remember, spoil yourself and your family. You will get back and life will come at you in a hurry, money will be spent and you will think to yourself, wow i just spent $20 or $30, when i could of spent that oversea's on that rug i wanted.
- SAVE YOUR MONEY FOR MOROCCO because Marrakesh will blow your mind. I made the mistake of getting too shopping happy in Istanbul.
- Talk to people, take the time and tell them about your trip. Obviously don't just talk to anyone willy nilly, but not all hagglers are out to get you.
- One last crucial point - in Morocco when you order the Haira soup, ask for lemon, or you will have Halim to deal with.
This list could probably go on and on but as you can imagine my mind is flowing with experiences and things that i would love to share.
This blog just scratches the surface on the experience you are about to have and the places you are about to see.
When i returned from the trip it felt like i had been gone for 3 months and honestly i haven't laughed as hard as i did on that trip since i returned. I hope you are lucky enough to get a good bunch of people like i was.
Enjoy it. I did. And it will forever be one of the best things i have ever done in my life.
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