I’m no expert photographer. I only take snaps using my phone. But what am I going to do with all the content I’ve taken so far? Post them here!

I am fortunate to work in a company where our team event was in Bodrum. What an inconvenience, right?

Bodrum is a port city in Turkiye and is a place heavily reliant on tourism. The beaches are nice. Many flights come in and out of the island. And the area is rich in history and food. Many have ruled the city, from the Greeks to the Persians. But it’s Turkiye welcoming me on my first visit.

Here are five pictures I took while visiting Bodrum:

Cats are everywhere in Turkiye. And they are considered royalty. This one didn’t even bother to ask for my permission and took over the bed I had facing the beach.

It is lucky that it’s quite charming. And I’ve forgiven it for holding its pose long enough for me to take my favorite photo of this trip.

There was an optional physical strength training in the morning that my colleague had set up. Despite my lack of sleep, poor judgment prevailed and I joined.

Needless to say, I died. But the positive outcome from the experience was enjoying a sunrise from the comforts of a luxury hotel.

What can be better than a sunrise? A sunset!

Although getting around Bodrum can surprisingly be time-consuming (and dizzying for some), the views are worth it. I remember a colleague of mine calling us out for taking photos instead of just enjoying what was right in front of our eyes. Can you blame us though?

If I wasn’t there myself, I would imagine this picture is a fortified version of Monaco. Except, this place has more affordable options and a lot more space.

Having the time to catch up with workmates and seeing a panoramic view of the city is a job I will be grateful for.

I should have listened more to the tour guide when she was talking about the Bodrum Castle. As I don’t remember, I’ve had to Google.

It was built by the Knights of St John and took effort from four nationalities – the English, the French, the Germans, and the Italians. Later on, the Ottomans would convert it to a mosque with a minaret being added to the compound. After World War I, a museum for underwater archeology was put in place. But that doesn’t photograph as well. Instead, you are seeing one of the four towers bearing one of the names of the nationalities who built it.

All photos were taken on September 2022.