A Visit to Istanbul’s Topkapi Palace and Harem
Visiting the Topkapi Palace is like peeling back the layers of an onion. No, wait. It’s more like one of those Russian dolls, with one inside of another getting progressively smaller. Ok, sort of but not really, but you get…
The Cats of Turkey
It’s no secret both David and I love our kitties. When we travel, we’re always on the search to get our fix because we so miss our three cats back home. Turkey was heaven for us. Every time we stepped…
Visiting the Blue Mosque in Istanbul Turkey; Tips and Photos
Determined to make the most of our sightseeing time while staying in Sultanahmet, we made sure to visit the Blue Mosque on one of our days there. Like the Hagia Sofia, the Topkapi Palace, and the Basilica Cistern, the Blue Mosque…
Istanbul At Night
Cities always have a different feel at night. Some, like Naples, can be intimidating when you first set out in the dark, but also show their quirky side. Istanbul lights up its most famous monuments, the Hagia Sofia and the Blue…
Visiting Istanbul’s Hagia Sophia (Ayasofya)
Walking through the giant entrance doors is both humbling and breathtaking. There is a crumbling faded beauty here. Along with the peeling paint and missing mosaic tiles, there are graceful arches, intricate wood carvings and ironwork, and sunlight filtered through…
Istanbul and Selcuk (Ephesus) Turkey; Travel Logistics and Resources
Travel information for Istanbul and Ephesus Turkey.
Travel Logistics and Resources for Naples, Paestum and Rome
Below is information on the travel logistics for for an eight day trip to Italy in October 2011 to Naples, Paestum and Rome. These are our experiences with our specific transportation choices and accomodation. To see the entire trip, start on the Naples,…
Santa Cecilia in Rome; A Surprise Under the Church
A visit to the crypt under the church of Santa Cecilia in Rome, Italy.
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