Tag Archives: Ephesus

Our Best of the Best #3: great ruins, discoveries, and places to hike

Posted on December 9, 2016 by simpletravelourway

In four years of nonstop traveling – and many trips before that – we definitely have some favorites, and, now, we’re ready to share a few of those. Our favorite ancient ruins: Angkor Wat in Cambodia; Ephesus and Afrodiasas in … Continue reading →

Posted in Best of Travel | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 6 Comments

Thousands of tiny stones and glass

Posted on June 9, 2012 by simpletravelourway

The immense stone columns at archaeological sites may be the first thing you notice, but, then, the tiny bits of stone and glass forming the ancient mosaics draw you in for a careful study.  Mosaics are a clear depiction of … Continue reading →

Posted in Turkey, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Baby Storks

Posted on May 25, 2012 by simpletravelourway

Where we’re from there aren’t any storks.  OK, we’re not counting the mythical storks who bring babies to loving families.  So, it was a surprise to arrive in Selcuk, Turkey, site of the famous archaeological site, Ephesus, and discover storks. … Continue reading →

Posted in Turkey | Tagged , , , , , | 2 Comments

Turkey: Side trip to Aphrodisias

Posted on November 25, 2011 by simpletravelourway

We were with our friends, Meg and Aaron, in Pamukkale, Turkey when Aaron suggested we change our itinerary.  He’d read about the site of Aphrodisias, archaeological ruins dating back to before the 1st century BC.   It’s a bit off the … Continue reading →

Posted in Turkey | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments