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Derya’s Magical Journey


A travel journalism business with a Magical Twist

The ultimate guide for historical and mythological travel in NZ, Europe and the UK

MAGIC [maj-ik]/noun:

The feeling of magic is a delicate brushstroke on the soul, an ineffable sense of wonder that transcends the mundane, leaving one spellbound in the presence of the extraordinary. It’s a whisper of enchantment that ignites the heart, casting a luminous glow on the world, and evoking a profound connection ourselves, our inner children and our creativity.

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WHAT IS

Derya’s Magical Journey

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Travel Blog

Join me on a magical journey through historical and mythological destinations, where I find inspiration to write enchanting fairytales. Be part of this adventure! I create captivating travel itineraries and guides sprinkled with a touch of magic, designed to inspire your own travels. Let’s explore the world together!

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Creative Stories based on destinations

We will explore where travel becomes enchanted, and where the line between fantasy and reality merges into one. Why does magic need to be confined to legends and stories sitting on dusty books shelfs when we can create our own fairytales based on historical and mythological facts.

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Go on a magical journey in person

Join on an in person magical journey around my beautiful and spellbinding new home in United Bath where I will take you on a 3 hour walking tour followed by a fairytale writing workshop.

Meet Derya

author, travel journalist and seeker of Magic

“Through my countless travels around the globe, I’ve discovered that our world is truly magical. Often, we overlook this magic or set impossibly high expectations for what it should be. But the truth is that magic isn’t hard to find; it’s everywhere.

I invite you to open your eyes to the rich tapestry of history, culture, and mythology that our world offers. You’ll be surprised at the enchantment that enters your life.

Join me on a magical journey around the world and through my beautiful home, the City of Bath. Fairytales and legends don’t have to stay on dusty bookshelves. Together, we’ll write our own fairytales inspired by our travels. The only prerequisite is to find the extraordinary in the ordinary and believe in magic.”

COMING SOON

The Enhanced Travellers Guidebook to Bath

My first physical guidebook – for my favourite city yet!

Due to be published by 2025.

A collection of short stories inspired by Bath’s history, mythology and culture – fused with practical travel guides to inspire creative tourism to my new home city.

JOIN THE WAITLIST FOR THE BOOK

DO YOU WANT TO JOIN THE SEEKERS OF MAGIC TRIBE?

And receive your very own Magical Journey Planner to help you plan your next enchanting trip.

Psst! When you sign-up to my newsletter you will not only receive your Magical Journey planner but you will also join the Seekers of Magic tribe! You will hear from me ever so often sprinkling sparkles in to your inbox – telling you about my recent magical discoveries in Bath, latest guides/posts, updates on the Enchanted Travellers Guidebook to Bath, and lots more!

TRAVEL GUIDES

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LET’S GET CREATIVE

Stories inspired by history and mythology

Legends and myths were once simply stories told by someone based on their truths and their interpretations of the world around them. Why not create our own tales, inspired by the historical and mythological wonders we encounter on our travels?

Are you ready to get creative with your travels and explore where the line where reality merges with fantasy?

And create magic !

Let’s Create Together!

Come join me on an in-person Magical Journey around Bath.

Come join an in-person Magical Journey around Bath. We will go on a Walking Tour around Bath and see some of the major historical sights as well as some hidden gems soaking in all the inspiration. Once we are done seeing the magic around us – we will be settling down for a writing workshop and you will write your own creative story based on what you learnt or felt in the day!

Book your spot