I arrived in Istanbul in early October, fully expecting to jump straight into my project and weekends spent working. By Thursday at the end of my first few days there, I realized I was going to have the weekend off, so I decided to get out of town with my camera for a weekend of fun. I did a google search for all the direct flights from Istanbul to cities I'd never been to before and decided a weekend in Vienna sounded marvelous.
Absolutely no planning went into the this trip, so I simply showed up, checked Lonely Planet for a list of things to see and set off with my camera. I only had Saturday and part of Sunday to explore, but I managed to pack a lot of things in, and still leave a few sights for a future trip.
The weather was gorgeous so for the most part I skipped going inside to museums and such to enjoy being outside with the amazing architecture and parks of the city. I'm really more of a planner, but I love holiday's like this, unplanned, with no agenda and simply time to wander where my whim takes me. It was the perfect way to prepare myself for what has been a punishing trip to Istanbul (the city is treating me well, but the work is intense and all consuming!)
So tell me, have you ever bought a totally last minute flight to a city you've never been to on a whim? Would you want to? Where would you go?
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11 comments:
I've never had that kind of opportunity, but it certainly sounds wonderful. I was in Vienna many, many years ago and your photos reminded me of how much I loved it.
really nice post!
I love reading about your globe-trotting life and seeing your wonderful photos. Vienna makes me think of waltzes and Sacher Torte. Hope you sampled both!
You sure do make it look amazing.
Amazing pictures! So very beautiful.
I have never flown anywhere last minute, but I think it should be on my to-do list!
I took a road trip to British Columbia with my brothers a few years back. We knew we were going, but didn't have anything planned so it was still a little bit of wander here and there. Which was a bit of a stretch for me, because you know how I like things planned! My trip to Tokyo for work was unexpected and my evening activities were unscheduled, so it was doing just whatever we could find. And I had a great time.
Looks gorgeous, beautiful pics!
So wonderful to find a free couple of days to fly away..Vienna sounds and looks amazing❤
these are beautiful shots
So wonderful! Thanks so much for taking me around the world, Jamie!
Wow. Can I please have your life? That sounds so incredible! No, I've never just hopped on a flight but would absolutely LOVE to! In Europe, I'd really love to visit Prauge some time. I've been to Vienna and it's such a beautiful city! Did you make it to Schönbrunn Palace? Gorgeous.
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