1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 One of my favorite trips of all time started with a bold choice: a 24-hour layover in Istanbul, Turkey.&amp;nbsp; My friend Yana and I landed early in the morning, dropped our bags, and explored nonstop - walked neighborhoods, soaked in history, tasted the food, and somehow hit nearly 30,000 steps in one day.&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;It was fast, immersive, and the perfect reminder that even a short stop can turn into a powerful travel memory. From there, our journey began and adventure unfolded across Lisbon and southern Portugal, Seville, Spain and then into Morocco.&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;We wandered through three cities and took a bus into the desert with travelers from all overthe world.&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;We shared stories with strangers, and leaned fully into the experience which became one of the most unforgettable parts of the trip.&amp;nbsp; What made this journey so special was how we traveled.&amp;nbsp; We figured things out along the way (including housing), balanced iconic sites with spontaneous adventure.&amp;nbsp; We were gone for nearly a month, finished in Barcelona, and returned home changed - proof that sometimes the best trips happen when you leave room for the unknown.&amp;nbsp; Follow along for more on IG Do you want help planning your next trip?&amp;nbsp; Complete this form.&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; Wanderlust Unpacked https://sites.libsyn.com/599455 <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/39751950/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/content/197549115