Izmir

We took a weekend trip to Izmir and I absolutely loved it. It’s this wonderful city by the sea. It has got a population of 3.4 million people and is the third largest city in Turkey. In my opinion it’s a much nicer size that Istanbul. I really wish my traineeship were there instead of Istanbul. Instead waiting in traffic for two hours and then dodging people in the metro in haste to get to work, you can take your time and enjoy the scenery on a short dolmus ride to work. People smile in Izmir! It’s great. One can see both the seaside with palm trees and the mountains with snow from anywhere in the city. Most importantly there is also the perfect rollerblade path along the beach. Not to mention the cute little coffee shops, bars and clubs also along the seaside. Again, I love Izmir!