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    • EXPAT
    • TRAVELS
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  • YouTube
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    • Dear Travels Shop
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  • Keep In Touch
    • Contact
    • Become an Insider
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We are just living the expat life, learning the language and exploring all Izmir has to offer! Oh and we host a bi-weekly podcast where we encourage other to intentional dream about internationally living as we share our journey about what that looks like for us.

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Mutlu Bayramlar herkese! And happy 2.5 years to Sofia! Ramazan is coming to a close here with this weekend bayram or celebration! Unfortunately we are still on lockdown through Monday. It’s also why I have been MIA. But we are almost done!!! The weather is warming up, the sun is out, and family comes in 2 weeks! We are ready for a bit of freedom!!!
Happy Mother’s Day! For the child that didn’t come from my body, but was born in my heart years before you became ours. Thank you for making me a mama. Thank you to the women who trusted us with you to raise. Thank you to my momma for teaching and loving me! And thank you to all the women in our lives with and without kids who are also mothering mentors to us. What many joyful and hard moments and thoughts I have stored away that I will always treasure.
SHARING A COUPLE OF HONEST THINGS HERE:
Every bit of Turkey and its food revolves around seasons and events. Ramazan is no different! Here in Turkey, there is a special bread made only during the Ramazan, the 30 days of fasting. It is a must have when attending Iftar with locals or even if you aren't fasting, it's worth a try.
Last day out was a success. Sofia’s school played outside all morning! And after we rested, she went out again. Jason surprised her with a balloon and we got a scoop of ice cream. Hopefully tomorrow she won’t asked to do all of these things again 🤪😆. Now we start the countdown: 18 (edited from 17) days till freedom. (Sorry your eyes are closed @jasoninturkey )
We found out 24 hours ago that Turkey is going on full-time lockdown for 3 weeks, literally closing down..... FOR 3 WEEKS. My family has canceled their trip (they were flying in on Sunday). We have canceled all of our Turkey plans. And now I’m about to make a HUGE list of activities for entertaining a 2.5 year old who has to stay inside 24/7 starting Friday. Any ideas would be lovely- tell them in the comments below please!!!
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