It was news to me that Turkey is the 4th most popular tourist destination in the world. Of course, Istanbul is the number one place but there are several other top destinations where people from around the world flock to. One of them is Cappadocia, a semi-arid region in Central Turkey. It has an elevation …
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Istanbul
We originally planned to stay in Turkey for two or three weeks. After we received US State Department travel warnings, we considered dropping this trip. But after monitoring new developments on TV news, we decided to stay a while. I am so glad we did. Turkey is a fascinating Muslim country and Istanbul, the country’s …
A Real Awakening in Athens
Standing on a tram in Athens going to our apartment from a full day of exploring the New Acropolis Museum and the Agora, we were tired and ready to get home and comfy. The tram was crowded so we had to stand holding onto the loops hanging from the ceiling of the tram car. Stan …
The Great Pyramid of Giza
Egypt, oh Egypt! What an amazing place! Here since the beginning of time and later written about in the Old Testament as Mitsrayim, it is an unreal reality to visit. The Nile, the Pyramids – I have dreamed of visiting Egypt and seeing the Pyramids all my life. I remember opening a textbook or an …
A Word About Our Cruise
In any regard, a cruise is always a very relaxing vacation. It is not the ideal way to see the world but a cruise often provides a peek into new destinations, a chance to make new friends, and enjoy talented nightly entertainment in a full-size theatre. We purchased this 11-day cruise because it left from …
Let’s Talk About Greece
To recap a little, Athens is one of the world’s most visited cities. It is a very special spot. People have lived in this area for thousands of years before Christ, but the city of Athens as it is today, is relatively new. Until modern times, even as late as the early 70’s, Athens was …
The Two Faces of Athens
To set the stage, Athens “is the historical capital of Europe . . . and the birthplace of democracy, arts, science, and philosophy of western civilization. Home of Plato, Socrates, Pericles, Euripides, Sophocles, Aeschylus.” Source: http://visitgreece/gr/mainland/attica/athens/mainland) But the city is a real mixed bag. Even though the population is only a little over 4 million …
How It Is Done
Travel is our passion. I recall meeting sweet, young Stan in the summer of 1974. He entertained me by telling me about his adventures in other countries while he served in the US Navy. In our early days together we dreamed of visiting those and other places together someday. Family, finishing our education, and work …
Dubrovnik and Beyond
Once most visitors enter Dubrovnik through the Pile Gate for the first time, they immediately find themselves astounded and looking onto an unusually wide, white polished stone street. Considering the size of the other streets and alleys in Old Town Dubrovnik, this grand street looks like an afterthought. And in fact, it is. The street …
Spots Just Outside Split
Old Town Split is perhaps one of the most beautiful, charming Medieval towns we have seen. It seems to shine and shimmer. Its regal Diocletian palace is beyond compare and the narrow streets and alleys between old stone houses with their windows decorated with boxes overflowing with flowers make one say, ahhhh. They are picture-perfect. …