So far, this RTW trip has been unbelievable. Without jobs, a timeline or any schedule whatsoever, we’re able to move about carefree and at whichever pace we choose. There have been a lot of magical moments, and after reflecting on our trip thus far, we’ve narrowed down our most worthwhile experiences. Here we share our 11 highlights – in photos – over the past three months as we traveled through nine countries.
Driving on top of a fjord to the westernmost part of Europe to stand within feet of puffins.
Relaxing in a natural hot pot in Iceland.
Riding on the Trans-Siberian Railway in Russia with its state-of-the-art bathroom fixtures.
Visiting Pamukkale, the cotton castle, in Turkey.
Exploring Derinkuyu, an underground city eight stories below the earth’s surface, in Turkey.
Spending two days soaking up the sun and swimming in the Adriatic at a nude beach on a Croatian island.
Walking through Škocjan Caves and the world’s largest underground canyon in Slovenia with our Couchsurfing hosts. (Notice it looks like Pamukkale!)
Riding a donkey in the land of 1,001 kasbahs in Ouarzazate, Morocco.
Riding a camel for the first time into the Sahara Desert in Morocco.
Watching the stars fade and the sun rise in a Sahara Desert camp in Morocco.
Meeting up with old friends and making new ones along the way.
Your trip is AMAZING!!! I did a few of the same things on my trip last year… Cappadocia, Pamukkale, rode a donkey (almost kissed a camel EWW!) went to Iceland but didn’t see any puffins! Keep enjoying your adventure!
Thank you, Andrea! Turkey was sooo beautiful. And all the history there is just mind-blowing! You really had to go to the ends of the earth to see the puffins. Both spots we saw them in were dangerous to get to, but worth the ride for sure.