My Last Adventure with Katarina | Istanbul and Turkish Bath Experience

TLDRJoin me and Katarina on our final adventure together as we explore Istanbul and try a traditional Turkish bath. From night buses to freezing hotel rooms, we reflect on our two and a half months of travel and answer your burning questions about our experiences.

Key insights

⭐️Our last night bus ride before parting ways

💦Experiencing a traditional Turkish bath in Istanbul

🌍Reflecting on our favorite and most challenging countries

💸How much we spent during our two and a half months of travel

❄️Surviving freezing hotel rooms in Europe

Q&A

What was the most challenging experience during your two and a half months of travel?

For us, the most challenging experience was the 43-hour Vietnamese train ride. It started off great, but by the second night, we were exhausted and stinky, making it unbearable.

What was the most annoying thing about traveling together?

One of the most annoying things for both of us was the difference in our morning routines. I (the author) am a morning person and like to rush, while Katarina is not a morning person and needs time to wake up and think.

What was your favorite country you visited?

Our favorite country was Team Orest. We loved the friendly locals, the hidden gems, and the overall experience of being there. It felt like a home away from home.

What was your most brutal adventure?

Our most brutal adventure was the Iraq-Turkey land border crossing. It took us 18 hours to cross, and it was a hectic and frustrating experience.

How much did you spend during your two and a half months of travel?

We spent around 3,000 to 3,500 euros in total, including flights, accommodations, visas, and food. It varied depending on the country, with some places being more expensive than others.

Timestamped Summary

00:03Our last adventure together begins as Katarina heads home and I continue traveling.

02:04We try a traditional Turkish bath in Istanbul and reflect on Katarina's first time in Turkey.

04:20We discuss the most challenging and annoying experiences we had during our two and a half months of travel.

04:59We share our favorite country we visited, Team Orest, and why we loved it.

06:00We reveal our most brutal adventure, including sleepless nights on a Vietnamese train and a challenging Iraq-Turkey border crossing.

12:21We discuss our spending during our two and a half months of travel.

14:51We arrive back in Europe and experience the shock of high prices and freezing hotel rooms.

16:54We wrap up our last adventure together in Europe, unsure of what the future holds.