I never thought of myself as a people pleaser. I was independent, outspoken, and capable, yet I had quietly built much of my self-worth around approval, praise, and avoiding disappointment. Recognizing that pattern was uncomfortable, but it was also the beginning of finding my own voice again.

Our 20-day Türkiye adventure begins with a ferry from Lesvos to Ayvalık, a coastal town on the Aegean Sea, followed by a seven-hour drive through olive groves, mountain roads, and unforgettable Turkish roadside stops on the way to Ankara.