About Migoda
Mischeila Golla – founded Migoda with the passionate mission to help people “take time out for themselves” and leave their stress behind by reconnecting with their wanderlust, longing for holidays, activity, adventure and impressive natural sights, or just nourish the soul to be.
In these challenging times for everyone, having a more inexpensive time out is always a good thing and as a passionate dog owner, I have noticed that it is not always easy – as I have experienced first hand – to take our beloved four-legged friends to the hotel with us.
Out of this need, at Migoda we have focused and specialized on exactly this situation – and with our Coupons, we now make it possible for dog owners in particular to take their 4-legged darlings with them on holiday to one of our Partnerhotels.
How did I unexpectedly came to have a dog ...
Never would I have thought - I would have a dog in my life - but .....
In June 2021 - in my chosen hometown Istanbul - one morning in front of my front door I met a small dog, actually 3 small street dogs - who ran towards me with his pack and looked deep into my eyes. In fact, it had already happened at that moment - that our souls had connected - but my head was not yet ready! ... READ MORE …
How did I unexpectedly came to have a dog ...
Never would I have thought - I would have a dog in my life - but .....
In June 2021 - in my elected home of Istanbul - one morning I met a small dog in front of my front door, actually it was 3 small street dogs - who ran towards me with his pack and looked deep into my eyes. Actually, it had already happened at that moment - that our souls had connected - but my head was not yet ready!
This cute little puppy followed me wherever I went. On the morning in question, I had arranged to meet a friend in a café and the dog accompanied me to the door of the café. I thought it was cute. I didn't think anything more about it and drank coffee and chatted with my friend for quite a while - and definitely didn't think about the dog any more. However, when we left the café, he was still waiting for me outside the door.
I was surprised and my friend and I walked on - to do some errands - and this sweet little thing didn't leave my side. My friend smilingly said she had a dog leash at home and I thankfully declined - because it was ever so clear to me that no dog fits into my business life!
In the afternoon - after working from home - I decided to stretch my legs and go to the nearby park. As soon as I was on the street, this cute little fellow was already next to me again, wagging his tail happily in greeting. When I arrived at the little park - I sat down on a bench - and poof - the little dog jumped onto my lap and was frozen. I couldn't push him down any more, he didn't walk any more - I had to hold him - because he was suddenly shaking all over and somehow motherly instincts came up in me - that I had to give this poor little very skinny dog a home. Of course I called my friend and she happily brought me the dog leash. On top of that, I had to carry him home because he didn't want to walk any more. 16 kilos, phew 😤 - pretty heavy 🤪 ...
In the beginning, we both had to learn to adjust to each other, to build up trust and to get into our biorhythms. Of course I took the dog - christened Toby - to the vet and had him examined, medically treated and washed.
At that time, the puppy was estimated to be about 6 months old and weighed 16 kilos. I thought he might still grow a bit, but in the meantime he is 2 years old and - what can I say - weighs almost 30 kilos. A big dog - but with dog training - not only well behaved - but also very sweet. I would never ever give him away. I so fell in love with him and I would have never thought that I could ever have such a love for an animal.
If you want to follow - how he has developed over time - you can witness this on his Instagram account: TOBY_FROM_THE_STREET
“Travelling is the longing for life.“
- Kurt Tucholsky
Travelling is for the mind, body, nervous system and spirit equally important.
For this reason, we at Migoda encourage Companies to engage into our Coupon System as an unbeatable promotion tool. Companies that use the Coupon System not only increase the appreciation towards their company, their brand, their product but also aid in Migoda's Vision of possible Wellbeing increase for each and every one of YOU taking time out.
So go play ... You deserve some time out to reconnect with Life and - Create Memories for Yourself and your Loved Ones!!!
Let the journey begin ...
You can choose between our different themed Hotels. One mouse click away, and you’re browsing between different hotels, activities and gourmet options.
Travelling is for the mind, body, nervous system and spirit equally important.
For this reason, we at Migoda encourage Companies to engage into our Coupon System as an unbeatable promotion tool. Companies that use the Coupon System not only increase the appreciation towards their company, their brand, their product but also aid in Migoda's Vision of possible Wellbeing increase for each and every one of YOU taking time out.
So go play ... You deserve some time out to reconnect with Life and - Create Memories for Yourself and your Loved Ones!!!
Let the journey begin ...
You can choose between our different themed Hotels. One mouse click away, and you’re browsing between different hotels, activities and gourmet options.