I love hearing all about this! I've become quite interested in visiting Turkey, but haven't been to Europe since college, and might be traveling alone. This helps quite a bit- thanks for sharing!

Dear Lady,

What a wonderful trip report; am going next month with OATs and since reading your impressions I know it will be an outstanding trip. For sure, will insist we do a balloon ride. Researched several companies with reputable reputations and hopefully it will be a safe ride. Nice of you to keep posting; so often I know after the trip is complete - I rarely look back., am always looking forward to the next trip. Thanks.