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Plan Pamukkale: Is it worth driving there?

Feb 1, 2026

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Plan Pamukkale: Is it worth driving there?

Tricks of buying the ticket; a rest stop worth a stop

Jessie Chen
Jessie Chen

Turkey

Plan Izmir Day 1: what could go wrong?

Jan 25, 2026

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Plan Izmir Day 1: what could go wrong?

Unpredictable train, rental car, and winding roads 😬😬😬

Jessie Chen
Jessie Chen

Turkey

Plan Turkey Train Travel: Istanbul → Eskişehir → İzmir (With Tips & Traps)

Jan 18, 2026

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Plan Turkey Train Travel: Istanbul → Eskişehir → İzmir (With Tips & Traps)

Why I chose the train over flying, how to avoid station mistakes plus an honest 10-hour Eskişehir stopover experience

Jessie Chen
Jessie Chen

Turkey

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Plan Istanbul Day 3 Route: Museum Ticket Choices, UNESCO Heritage & Foods

Jan 11, 2026

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9 min read

Plan Istanbul Day 3 Route: Museum Ticket Choices, UNESCO Heritage & Foods

Topkapi Palace Museum → Tea Amo Sirkeci (Boba) → UNESCO Heritage Whirling Dervishes → Şehzade Cağ Kebap → Shopping center around

Jessie Chen
Jessie Chen

Turkey

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Plan Istanbul Day 2 Route: Ferry Choices, Bus Confusion & Asia Side Vibes

Jan 4, 2026

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9 min read

Plan Istanbul Day 2 Route: Ferry Choices, Bus Confusion & Asia Side Vibes

Kadıköy → Üsküdar → Old Town; I discovered a super good Turkish Sponge Soap!

Jessie Chen
Jessie Chen

Turkey

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Plan Istanbul Day 1 Route: With Map & Tips to Avoid Queues

Dec 28, 2025

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9 min read

Plan Istanbul Day 1 Route: With Map & Tips to Avoid Queues

Blue Mosque → Hagia Sophia → Basilica Cistern → Local cuisine → Baklava

Jessie Chen
Jessie Chen
😃 Welcome!  I'm Jessie - A Traveler Obsessed with Planning the Smart Way

Dec 26, 2025

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😃 Welcome! I'm Jessie - A Traveler Obsessed with Planning the Smart Way

Not just tell you where to go, I share how to think through your trips, from routes and timing to the little details that make them run smoothly!

Jessie Chen
Jessie Chen

Turkey

Planning Istanbul: Step One, Figuring Out Transportation Before Experiencing the City

Dec 21, 2025

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Planning Istanbul: Step One, Figuring Out Transportation Before Experiencing the City

How I planned airport transfers, metro lines, and transport cards so I could focus on walking, observing, and being present later.

Jessie Chen
Jessie Chen

Turkey

How I Planned My Turkey Trip: From Big Picture to Daily Moves

Dec 14, 2025

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How I Planned My Turkey Trip: From Big Picture to Daily Moves

Choosing cities, estimating days, and designing a route that keeps the momentum going

Jessie Chen
Jessie Chen

Turkey

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Intro about Turkey, Greece and more

Dec 4, 2025

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3 min read

Intro about Turkey, Greece and more

How I accidentally built a Balkan mega-itinerary

Jessie Chen
Jessie Chen

Peru

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End of the Journey: Lima, Peru - My Final Stop in South America

Nov 27, 2025

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End of the Journey: Lima, Peru - My Final Stop in South America

Closing out 6 months of writing with a final stop in Peru’s capital.

Jessie Chen
Jessie Chen

Peru

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Cusco: The City That Surprised Me (Views, Vibes, and $5 Fried Rice!)

Nov 20, 2025

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6 min read

Cusco: The City That Surprised Me (Views, Vibes, and $5 Fried Rice!)

What it’s really like wandering this UNESCO city—mountain views, people-watching, and the hunt for a green alpaca sweater.

Jessie Chen
Jessie Chen
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