Europe

I tiptoed closer to the edge. I desperately wanted to look over, but the icy wind rushed past me wildly and a sliver of fear made me hesitate. My mind’s eye pictures the long drop as it [...]

Are you thinking about your next holiday? Perhaps it’s time to take a few days off work and get away for a short break? And, if it’s a city break you’re seeking, you can rest assured that you’re [...]

No matter how much time you spend in Turkiye there is always more to see. So I asked some of the world’s most well-traveled people to help me out. I know you want to see more of Turkey. So [...]

Ireland remains to this day one of my favorite places on earth. Its glorious nature and green meadows go on for miles. I want to go again. One day. Especially to see the Cliffs of Mohor aka [...]

Oh, Turkiye, how I love you. You have everything one needs for the ultimate vacation. From busy Istanbul and its Ottoman period Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, and Topkapi Palace to the ancient UNESCO [...]

Not going to lie Turkish food is my new favorite cuisine, but Greek food is not far behind it. Possibly because it is very similar, although there are just as many different and delicious types [...]

Congratulations Turkey on your new-old name, Türkiye. Did you hear? Turkey has officially changed their name. During my trip in April, I noticed most places already referring to it as Türkiye [...]

I’ve covered the traditional Turkish breakfast several times. In my Turkish foods post and my Istanbul food tour. But if you have a Sunday morning in Istanbul you really can’t go past [...]

When we originally started planning our trip to Turkey the main idea was to go and go as soon as possible, despite Ramadan or flight costs or weather. After 2.5 years of being locked in [...]

While two different neighborhoods with very different histories, the names “Fener” and “Balat” have now become almost interchangeable. In lovely Fener, sidewalk cafes and [...]