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Episode 045: When you refuse to have family meetings

Welcome back to the FunkTravels Podcast!

Episode045 is a review of 2017. We chat about the best, worst, and unexpected things that happened to us this last year. There is also mention of future 2018 goals towards the end.

If you stick around after we wrap up of this episode you are in for a treat. The last few minutes gives you a little bit of insight into our continued Turkish via a surprise visit from a friend! While we still have a long ways to go, we are thankful we can at least chat with friends in Turkish.

Mentioned links:

Expat 1 year podcast episode

Episode037: When your podcast becomes a therapy session

Expat Year ONE 3 part series

Art of Simple’s New Year Questions by Tsh Oxenreider

“If you are moving, then you aren’t traveling…” – Episode044

Episode042 – Weekend travels to Pammukale and Laodicea

Episode038 – SE Asia Travels

Single best thing that happened to us in 2017

Personality

What we both read: Red Rising Series – Book 1 of 3 (4th is coming soon!)

Catie got through several books using Audible.

Jason is a runner now! (no link for that ;), but… he suggests keeping with it and listening to podcast)

Catie uses Powersheets for her goals, directions and tracking progress.

Future Goals:

Long-term planning for our families – financial, etc.
Jason Monthly goals/reviews throughout the year
Catie will continue pursuing her travel writing and website.
Both of us will continue language.

Questions for the listeners:

Do you do a Year End Review with your family?
If so, what questions do you?
Were you surprised how 2017 turned out?
Do you have ‘family meetings’?

As always, email us your questions and we will answer them in a future episode!

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WRITING: Snowy Weekend in Cappadocia in Lale Magazine

WRITING: Guide to Braşov, Romania featured on Destinations Magazine

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

If you are just now joining in:

We encourage you to go back into the archives and listen back to our first episode. And we encourage you to go back and listen to Episode009 to help get you up to speed on our big move!

You can also join in on the adventure via Facebook means you will get the first scoop and discussion on new podcasts!

AND…

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Episode044: When Your Christmas Is Like A Hallmark Movie

New Year, same show!

First of all, thank you so much for following along on our journey of expat living and travel adventures. We are so thankful for you! Second, Happy New Year! If you missed it here is our Christmas/New Year Card for you!

Our first episode of the year recaps our Christmas holidays spent in Germany! If you are wondering why we like to jet out for a Christmasy trip around the holidays, definitely listen to our last Episode043. Also, there are a few references to our last Christmas in Germany. If you want to catch up before listening to this one, check out Episode023 and Episode024.

Just like last year, our cousin graciously opened up her home for us to housesit and catsit while she was away. There were a few kinks in our plans, but overall it was a lovely stay. During that time, we also made it to a few nearby cities/countries: Stuttgart, Esslingen, Baden-Baden, Neustadt, Trier, and Luxembourg City, Luxembourg.

Did you know we have Pinterest? We would love for you to follow us there! Oh, and we have Pinterest Boards from our travels too! Check them out.

FunkTravels Podcast

Our website articles

European Christmas Markets

Germany

Luxembourg

Mentioned links:

Germany:

Luxembourg City, Luxembourg

5 Ws for Exploring the European Christmas Markets – Your Questions Answered

Other related articles:

Markets in Basel, Switzerland

Questions for the listeners:

Where did you celebrate the Christmas season?
Did you travel to visit family? Where did you go?
Have you been to the Christmas markets in Europe? If so, where?

As always, email us your questions and we will answer them in a future episode!

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Recent Posts:

5 Ws for Exploring the European Christmas Markets – Your Questions Answered

LIFE: Year One Visit to the USA 2017

WRITING: European Christmas Market Tour Article featured in Lale Magazine

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

WRITING: Guide to Braşov, Romania featured on Destinations Magazine

If you are just now joining in:

We encourage you to go back into the archives and listen back to our first episode. And we encourage you to go back and listen to Episode009 to help get you up to speed on our big move!

You can also join in on the adventure via Facebook means you will get the first scoop and discussion on new podcasts!

AND…

We are on iTunes!

POP OVER TO LEAVE US A REVIEW ON ITUNES. This helps others find our podcast!

Episode043: When you live in a country that doesn’t celebrate Christmas

Merry start to your Christmas season! In this episode, we are talking about how we celebrate Christmas in a predominately Islamic county, a.k.a. a country where the majority do not celebrate Christmas. We chat about how to be intentional during this time or Christmas would just pass you by!

That being said, we are also popping out to Germany again for a couple of weeks and will be celebrating Christmas day there. We are so thankful to be housesitting/pet sitting like we did last year and are looking forward to all the great Christmas markets around the area!

Did you know we have Pinterest? We would love for you to follow us there!

Mentioned links:

A Simple Advent by Tsh Oxenreider

Last year’s home and decorations

IWAI Christmas Market

Lighting of the Christmas Tree

Markets in Basel, Switzerland

Episode023: When your tickets are in France but you are in Switzerland

Episode024: When you finish your year touring European Christmas Markets

Questions for the listeners:

What do you do to celebrate the Christmas season?
What activities do you have for Advent?
Have you been to the Christmas markets in Europe? If so, where?

As always, email us your questions and we will answer them in a future episode!

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Recent Posts:

GOING HOME SERIES: 5 expectations to explore before expats return home

TURKEY: Day trip to Tire’s Tuesday Market

Current Series:

EXPAT: Going Home Series – 6 part series

The Going Home Series is all about how you can have the best visit back ‘home’. Catie covers both sides of the spectrum to help both those in the native country and those living abroad have an easier time reconnecting and supporting each other.
If you are an expat going back to your native country, this is for you!
If you are someone who will be visiting returning expats, this is for you too!

GOING HOME SERIES: 10 thoughtful questions to ask your returning expat

GOING HOME SERIES: 8 ways you can bless your returning expats

GOING HOME SERIES: Expats, 5 ways you can help those back ‘home’ understand you better

GOING HOME SERIES: 6 practical ways to destress your next expat visit ‘home’

GOING HOME SERIES: 5 expectations to explore before expats return home

Stay tuned for upcoming articles:

WRITING: Article featured on Footprint Traveller Tales

TRAVEL: Randevu in Romania

TURKEY: The forgotten gem of Sagalassos

If you are just now joining in:

We encourage you to go back into the archives and listen back to our first episode. And we encourage you to go back and listen to Episode009 to help get you up to speed on our big move!

You can also join in on the adventure via Facebook means you will get the first scoop and discussion on new podcasts!

AND…

We are on iTunes!

POP OVER TO LEAVE US A REVIEW ON ITUNES. This helps others find our podcast!

Episode042: When you host your first adult Thanksgiving

Welcome back and Happy Thanksgiving to all the Americans and Canadians out there! In Episode042, we chat about our experience hosting our first Thanksgiving Party in Turkey. The 30 plus friends from 7 different countries that gathered in our home for this celebration made for a lively and enjoyable evening!

But most of this episode is about our weekend trip to the white hills of Pammukale, also known as ‘Cotton Castle.’ Along with our German friends, we made a loop drive covering the ancient cities of Sardis and Philidelphia along the 3.5-hour drive to Pammukale and Hieropolis. On our return, we checked out another ancient city of Laodicea. Needless to say, we have covered our quota of ancient ruin sightseeing for November!

Did you know we have Pinterest? We would love for you to follow us there! I have all our Thanksgiving links and travel links there!

Mentioned links:

Short video of our Thanksgiving!

If you live in Turkey, make sure you get the MUZE KART! It is worth every penny!

Other 7 Churches: Pergamum, Symrna(current Izmir), Ephesus, and Thyatira

BONUS: More here about Paul and the early spread of Christianity and churches

Where we stayed: Venus Suite Hotel – Amazing breakfast!

Questions for the listeners:

In your opinion, what makes a party an ‘Adult’ or ‘Grown-Up’ Party?
How did you spend your Thanksgiving?
Have you been to Pammukale, Turkey?
Have you been to any of the 7 churches of Revelation?

As always, email us your questions and we will answer them in a future episode!

Like this podcast episode? Share it!

Recent Posts:

REVIEW: Why Glamping is the new way to camp – Our experience with Glamping Hub

RAMBLINGS: Are systems and workflows truly productive?

Current Series:

EXPAT: Going Home Series – 6 part series

The Going Home Series is all about how you can have the best visit back ‘home’. Catie covers both sides of the spectrum to help both those in the native country and those living abroad have an easier time reconnecting and supporting each other.
If you are an expat going back to your native country, this is for you!
If you are someone who will be visiting returning expats, this is for you too!

GOING HOME SERIES: 10 thoughtful questions to ask your returning expat

GOING HOME SERIES: 8 ways you can bless your returning expats

GOING HOME SERIES: Expats, 5 ways you can help those back ‘home’ understand you better

GOING HOME SERIES: 6 practical ways to destress your next expat visit ‘home’

Stay tuned for upcoming articles:

WRITING: Article featured on Footprint Traveller Tales

TRAVEL: Randevu in Romania

TURKEY: Handmade Lace at the Tire Market

TURKEY: The forgotten gem of Sagalassos

If you are just now joining in:

We encourage you to go back into the archives and listen back to our first episode. And we encourage you to go back and listen to Episode009 to help get you up to speed on our big move!

You can also join in on the adventure via Facebook means you will get the first scoop and discussion on new podcasts!

AND…

We are on iTunes!

POP OVER TO LEAVE US A REVIEW ON ITUNES. This helps others find our podcast!

EPISODE041: When Glamping becomes your new favorite hobby

In Episode041, we share our recent travels to Antalya! Enjoy hearing about our first Glamping Hub experience at Saklı Göl Evleri in Turkey as well as some info about the nearby ancient ruins of Sagalassos. Traveling is good and refreshing for the soul, but it also causes us to rearrange schedules! We chat about how adding to your already busy schedule caused Catie some frustration this week. Of course, we are still sharing about things we are learning and loving in our expat life.

Did you know we have Twitter? We would love for you to follow us there!

Mentioned links:

Tire Market – Felt goods

Book and Beer collection restaurant – Varuna Gezgin (Instagram)

Past conversations about daily work life and workflow

REVIEW: Why Glamping is the new way to camp – Our experience with Glamping Hub

Questions for the listeners:

Have you been ‘glamping’ before? If so, where did you stay?
Would you go ‘glamping’ in the future?
How do you keep yourself on task? What helps you to stay focused?
What secret tools can you share with us?
Do you make a packing list? What is something you take with you that is unique?

As always, email us your questions and we will answer them in a future episode!

Like this podcast episode? Share it!

Recent Posts:

WRITING: Article featured in SUITCASE Magazine

TURKEY: Day out on the sea lookbook

EVENTS: 2017 Izmir Coffee Festival

Current Series:

EXPAT: Going Home Series – 6 part series

The Going Home Series is all about how you can have the best visit back ‘home’. Catie covers both sides of the spectrum to help both those in the native country and those living abroad have an easier time reconnecting and supporting each other.
If you are an expat going back to your native country, this is for you!
If you are someone who will be visiting returning expats, this is for you too!

GOING HOME SERIES: 10 thoughtful questions to ask your returning expat

GOING HOME SERIES: 8 ways you can bless your returning expats

GOING HOME SERIES: Expats, 5 ways you can help those back ‘home’ understand you better

GOING HOME SERIES: 6 practical ways to destress your next expat visit ‘home’

Stay tuned for upcoming articles:

TRAVEL: Randevu in Romania

REVIEW: Why Glamping is the new way to camp – Our experience with Glamping Hub

TURKEY: Handmade Lace at the Tire Market

TURKEY: The forgotten gem of Sagalassos

If you are just now joining in:

We encourage you to go back into the archives and listen back to our first episode. And we encourage you to go back and listen to Episode009 to help get you up to speed on our big move!

You can also join in on the adventure via Facebook means you will get the first scoop and discussion on new podcasts!

AND…

We are on iTunes!

POP OVER TO LEAVE US A REVIEW ON ITUNES. This helps others find our podcast!