Europe
Masseria Salamina-Agritourismo Hotel in Puglia, Italy
At first, driving up to the masseria feels a bit odd, as if you are driving down a private road (you are), through olive groves (you are), and then suddenly you see a what looks like a small castle in…
Monopoli and Cisternino in Puglia, Italy
Getting out of the airport was smooth enough and we made it to the highway going south toward our first night’s stay just outside Fasano in the small town of Pezze di Greco. It was lunch time and I had…
Puglia and Basilicata 2013; Travel Tips, Resources and Logistics
Tips and resources for travel in the Puglia and Basilicata regions of Southern Italy.
The Food Of Turkey-Restaurants in Istanbul
Last but not least, we get to my favorite part of travel, food! I know I’ve said it a million times, it’s all about the food, and thankfully Turkish food did not disappoint. If you’re interested in food markets, then…
A Visit to the Roman Ruins of Ephesus
We visited Ephesus on a dreary rainy day, yet it was still spectacular to see where and how people lived more than 3000 years ago. We were lucky in that our hotel offered free rides to and from the ruins,…
There’s More to Selçuk Turkey Than The Ruins of Ephesus
Most people visit Selçuk as a gate way to see the Roman ruins at Ephesus. Truth be told, that’s exactly why we were there too. But we figured if we were going to fly all the way there from Istanbul,…
The Other Side of Istanbul; Istiklal Caddesi, Galata Tower, Beyoglu
There’s more to Istanbul than the old quarter’s Grand Bazaar, Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace. Take just a short walk across the Galata bridge and find another, more modern world. Don’t be tempted to power walk across the Galeta Bridge.…
Riding the Ferries in Istanbul and a Bosphorus Cruise
One of the best parts of hanging out in Istanbul is riding the ferries to get from one part of the city to another. Where else in the world can you go from one continent to another, still be in…
