Quixoticguide
Hi, I’m Maarten Van Den Driessche, a curious human, aviation enthusiast, vexillophile, world traveler, and food lover with over 14,000 days of life experience.
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Şanlıurfa (Urfa) Travel Guide: Göbekli Tepe, Balıklıgöl & Harran
Meta title: Şanlıurfa (Urfa) Travel Guide: Göbekli Tepe, Balıklıgöl, Harran & Neolithic TurkeyMeta description: Plan the perfect trip to Şanlıurfa: sacred Balıklıgöl, world‑changing Göbekli Tepe, Roman mosaics, bazaars, sıra gecesi nights, plus day trips to Harran & Soğmatar. When to go, how to get there, practical tips—no fluff. Why go A sacred city with a…
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Hatra — Iraq’s Desert Citadel of Stone and Silence
In the middle of the windswept Nineveh desert, surrounded by miles of golden sand and open sky, the ruins of Hatra rise like a vision from another time. This ancient walled city — now a UNESCO World Heritage Site — was once one of the most powerful and cosmopolitan urban centres in Mesopotamia. Founded in…
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Don Quixote Airport (Ciudad Real): Spain’s most famous “ghost airport”
South of Madrid, Don Quixote Airport (Ciudad Real, CQM) is a billion‑euro ghost airport reborn as an aircraft storage/MRO hub. Here’s how to see it. The story in a nutshell South of Madrid on La Mancha’s windmill plain stands an outsized dream: Ciudad Real International Airport—branded over the years as Don Quijote Airport and South…
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Humberside: KLM’s quiet gateway to England’s East Coast
Why this tripTouch down at Humberside Airport (HUY) and you’re minutes from big‑sky estuary views, Hull’s revitalised waterfront, the Lincolnshire Wolds and the wind‑carved spit of Spurn Point. With nonstop KLM Cityhopper flights to Amsterdam (and onward connections worldwide), HUY is a low‑stress entry to a corner of England that most travellers overlook. At a…
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10 Hours to Splash: A General Guide to an Ocean Dip on a Long Layover
You don’t need a beach holiday to touch salt water—just a smart plan. Here’s a general, copy-pasteable playbook for turning a ~10-hour layover into a quick swim without flirting with a missed flight. The Core Math (use this first) Rule of thumb: If the beach is ≤45 minutes from the airport and your bags are…
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Larnaca: Cyprus’ Laid-Back Gateway to the Mediterranean
Larnaca is often the first stop for travelers arriving in Cyprus, thanks to its well-connected international airport. But this coastal city is far more than a transit hub — it’s a blend of ancient history, palm-lined promenades, and slow Mediterranean charm. Whether you’re here for a short layover or a week-long escape, Larnaca offers a…
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