DREAM TRIP TÜRKİYE
for DIY Trip Summit
CREATE THE PERFECT TRIP FOR YOU
A Türkiye travel resource and workbook to help you discover what you truly want from your trip, and make it happen!
Have you had a trip to Türkiye in the pipeline for a while now?
Or maybe you’ve just been inspired to come on a last-minute adventure to Türkiye.
Either way, you’re in the right place.
Because either way, it’s a LOT to plan a trip to a new country. There’s so much to consider. Language, currency, culture, safety, can you flush the toilet paper? (the answer is no!), can you drink the tap water? (also, no!).
And that’s not even the main thing you want to focus on, right? You want to focus on the all-important questions of where to go, what to do, and see while in the magnificent country of Türkiye.
And trust me when I say that with so many incredible sights and experiences in Türkiye, there really is something for everyone.
The chance to travel and see different places on our beautiful planet is a privilege and not something most of us do every day, so we can also feel the pressure to ‘not waste a single second- or a single dollar.’
So if you’re coming to Türkiye (and you’ve booked your flights), or you’ve wanted to ‘just take the trip’ for a while now, this is your sign: DO IT!
Prioritizing what YOU enjoy will make this the trip of a lifetime.
Maybe you’re reading this and thinking, ‘But I don’t know what I like, Kimberly!’
That’s okay! I’m here to help you embark on a journey of self-discovery so you can figure out exactly what you want from your trip to Türkiye, and not Susan from accounting, who went last summer and raved about the stuffed mussels (and you have a seafood allergy, lol!).
Istanbul, Türkiye, has been my home for the past five years. Yep, that’s right. I love it so much that I live here full-time. I’ve immersed myself in the culture, learned Turkish, and found a community I love.
But would you believe that once upon a time, I was just like you? I was ‘just a girl sitting in front of a laptop with her finger hovering over the Skyscanner’s ‘book’ button, wanting to go to Türkiye!’ Lol.
Moving to Türkiye after hardly leaving the USA all my life was TERRIFYING! But as with all hard things, I did it, and it transformed me as a person. Whenever we go somewhere new and allow ourselves to take up the humble posture of ‘learner’ and ‘guest,’ that’s when we can encounter the most profound personal growth, right?
We learn to see things from others’ perspectives and how other cultures view our shared human experiences, such as life, love, and family.
I am not the same person I was before I came to Türkiye, and I promise you that if you come with an open heart, your visit has the potential to stretch your worldview, challenge your perceptions of people, and teach you more about yourself than you ever thought possible.
Pro tip: If you visit a Turkish home, you are expected to remove your shoes at the door. If the weather is cool, your hosts will offer you slippers. Also, avoid putting your feet up on furniture or showing the soles of your feet.
Friend, I believe the best trip to Türkiye is where you do and see (and eat and drink!) exactly and only what makes YOU come alive.
I have combined over five years of research with my passion to help others on their journey of self-discovery into Dream Trip Türkiye: a workbook to help you discover what you truly want from your trip, and make it happen.
I designed Dream Trip Türkiye to help you defeat overwhelm, get inspired about what Türkiye has to offer, and put together the most yummy itinerary so you can TAKE THE TRIP!
In Dream Trip Türkiye, you get:
A self-paced, digestible, workbook
A 50-page workbook you can download and print off (or use digitally) in your own time.
Overviews of the seven regions of Türkiye
Complete with summarized fact files on food, weather, main sights/attractions, accommodation recommendations and details on five major cities for each region, intended to give you a broad picture of what’s possible for your trip.
Magazine-style fun self-reflection exercises and quizzes on four big ideas
1. Budget 2. When to visit, 3. What to do while you’re there, and 4. Where to go.
A couple of travel summary pages
Where you can choose and add the most important elements of your trip to create daily itineraries.
A video covering the basics of Turkish
Plus a cheat sheet of phrases and words to help you communicate on your travels.
App suggestions to download and use when you’re traveling
These are my favorite that I used especially when I first got here and was a tourist.
A packing list and a gift shopping list.
These are the things I make sure I pack every time I travel internationally and the things I bring as gifts for friends.
A couple of videos with cultural and practical tips
Videos with insider cultural tips and recommendations from someone who has chosen to make Turkey their home and who is on a mission to convince you Turkey is as incredible as she has come to know it is! Comment end
Pro tip: When shopping in the bazaars, remember that every purchase makes a big difference to the livelihood of local people in Türkiye, so only haggle on prices if you have a serious intention of buying the item. Also, when shopping, if it feels like vendors are standing very close to you, don’t feel pressured or hounded; it’s because they want to serve you and be attentive. (I also have a link to the shopping guide blog post in the workbook).
Frequently Asked Questions
Got some questions? No problem, send me a message here. You can also join our wonderful Facebook community here, where you can chat with lots of other travelers. Alternatively, take a look at these FAQs below.
Does the Discount on consultation services apply?
Unfortuantely, the discount is only available for those who purchase the workbook at full price.
Will the Dream Trip Türkiye workbook work for us if we plan a group trip?
Yes. It’s ideal (and great value) for a group as you can all fill it in separately, come back together, and share your ideas so you can plan your trip taking everyone’s desires into consideration.
How long does it take to complete the workbook?
An hour or maybe two if you like to take your time pondering all your choices. It could take longer or shorter depending on what you already know and your ability to make decisions.
Do you make reservations for me?
No. That’s down to you after you plan your trip. This is quite regulated in Turkey and I’m not trying to get in trouble. I am not a travel agent, just a consultant for your trip.
Do you offer refunds?
No. Since it is a digital product and immediately accessible, there are no refunds.
