The Bodrum Peninsula has tugged at many a heart-string. During the writing process for my "Bodrum Peninsula Travel Guide: Turkey's Aegean Gem" I asked fellow travelers and visitors to the area, what their First Impression and Lasting Memories of the Bodrum Peninsula were. I wanted to get a cross-section of input from people who knew the area, or who were discovering it for the first time. In this podcast episode, I share a varied collection of First Impressions and Lasting memories with you. I hope these inspire you to try the Peninsula for yourself.

Bodrum has a lot to offer visitor's, but if you're in town for more than a couple of days, chances are you'll want to explore some of the neighbouring towns and villages. One of Bodrum's closest neighbours is Torba, and it's only a 15 minute dolmus ride away, and today's podcast covers how to get to Torba, and find your way around. Roving Jay is the publisher of the Bodrum Peninsula Travel Guide website, and the author of "Bodrum Peninsula Travel Guide: Turkey's Aegean Gem". She's been researching Turkey's Bodrum Peninsula since 2008, and has a passion for sharing off-the-beaten-track travel information, to ensure that holiday makers and visitors to the area get the most out of their time in this gorgeous corner of Turkey.

I've been publishing Top 5 lists on my website for a couple of years, and I also included a selection in my recent Bodrum Peninsula Travel Guide ebook. For this podcast episode I consolidated all of the Top 5s I've received, and I'm sharing two Top 5 lists with you today. The first Top 5 list covers Places to Visit, and includes the fishing village of Gumusluk; Bodrum Castle; Turkish Baths; Camel Beach; and Getting off the beaten track. The second Top 5 covers Eat and Drink recommendations, including Gozleme, Turkish Breakfast, Municipal Cafes, Turkish Coffee and Raki. In just 10 minutes -- I'll let you into some great tips to get the most out of your visit to the Bodrum Peninsula. Roving Jay is the publisher of the Bodrum Peninsula Travel Guide website, and the author of "Bodrum Peninsula Travel Guide: Turkey's Aegean Gem". Enjoy -- Roving Jay

Roving Jay is the publisher of the Bodrum Peninsula Travel Guide website, and the author of "Bodrum Peninsula Travel Guide: Turkey's Aegean Gem". She's been researching Turkey's Bodrum Peninsula since 2008, and has a passion for sharing off-the-beaten-track travel information, to ensure that holiday makers and visitors to the area get the most out of their time in this gorgeous corner of Turkey. Whether you are visiting for a week as part of a package tour, an independent traveler setting your own itinerary, or an expat who lives locally, everyone will benefit for Roving Jay's insider information.