It sounds like a crazy question, but there it is anyway. Is Winter in Turkey actually a better time to visit? Well, I have just spent an entire month in Turkey during winter, and guess what? It was pretty damned good! Welcome to my 17th edition of THE JOURNEY! I […]
Having recently spent quite some time (on two separate occasions) in Kadikoy, Istanbul, we managed to seek out and discover quite a few, very nice, budget places to eat. In fact, the food at some of them exceeded the food at most of the more expensive places. That being the […]
Last week the Indonesian Parliament signed off on a range of new laws, some of which have caused quite a stir. The one that has caused the most consternation, and dare I say, confusion especially within media, is the “sex ban” law. This new Bali law, as many are calling […]
Antalya Old Town, also known as Kaleici, is the central point of the city of Antalya. It is fair to say that the entire city of Antalya is built with Old Town at its center, because really, it is. Old Town is a collection of streets, buildings and Harbor that […]
When it comes to choosing a neighborhood of Istanbul to base yourself, most visitors tend to totally overlook Kadikoy. This is a shame, as Kadikoy is a wonderful place with many aspects that are attractive to the potential visitor. I personally became aware of this whilst doing my own research […]
If you are staying in Kadikoy, Istanbul, then you will will get to know the Kadikoy Ferry very, very well. It is the main, and I believe the best way to get to the European side of Istanbul. If you are staying ON the European side, and wish to visit […]
Something that many international travelers don’t think about when arranging their dream vacation, is how far the airport is from the city they are visiting. For most major cities, that is a long way. It can cost up to a hundred dollars in a taxi, or worse, just to get […]
If you are a frequent traveler who loves to travel light, then welcome to the club! I like nothing more than being able to pack for a long trip, and fit it all into one small backpack. I hate hauling around suitcases, or even duffle bags. The problem of packing […]
Penang is a place that I never had high on my list of places to visit in South East Asia. Now, along with other amazing cities such as Chiang Mai, it is near the top of places I now want to return to. As a destination, it really snuck up […]
Penang is a wonderful place to visit, and those that come to historical George Town fall in love with it for different reason. The rich history, incredible architecture, and cultural diversity that seems to change street after street is captivating. In recent years though, it is the amazing and colorful […]
Penang Hill lies just to the West of the main city of George Town. It has amazing views out over the city and surrounding region, and on clear days the entire mainland can be seen for miles is each direction. The Hill is a favorite destination not just for visitors […]
When I first decided that I would be coming to Penang, I did what I would usually do. Google search what there is to do in Penang! Coming from Bali, I wasn’t so interested in just another place with decent beaches and sunshine. Then, I found out about Penang National […]