Europe’s mosaic of historic cities, scenic countrysides, and diverse languages invites discovery through iconic architecture, culinary traditions, and rich cultural heritage.
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 […]
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 […]
Aah Paris! The City of Love. Or is it? There is not a young girl in the world that has not harbored dreams of being in love in Paris. Or falling in love, even. They wait all their lives and eventually take that dream trip to the French Capital to […]
The quaint and gorgeous town of Bressanone lies nestled at the foot of the mountains. Located in a wide and lush green valley, it is the perfect place to base yourself for exploring the amazing Dolomites. With a very interesting history, amazing architecture, and a gold mine of activities for […]
So you want to visit Venice, but you don’t like crowds. Does this sound like you? Well, I have bad news for you. Venice can be VERY crowded. The tiny city of canals plays host to 20 million visitors a year. You can only imagine how cramped those small alleys […]
Italy is one of the most popular countries in the world. How much do you actually KNOW about it though? Whenever I visit a new country, I like to study up on the facts, and I usually find some very interesting things that I didn’t already know. I first did […]
You may have seen photos of Castelmezzano, Italy, but chances are, you have never heard of it. That’s the way it goes with a lot of small towns. They are beautiful, and feature on many postcards. Tourists and visitors like their photos on Instagram without a second thought. Rarely, though, […]
Monte Lussari is amazing. This little village on top of a mountain is worth the trip. When I first heard about it, I, probably like most people, thought it was just another ski resort. The truth is, it is much more than that. People flock from all over Europe to […]
If there is one place that I loved more than any other in Europe, it was Italy. Every town I visited, and every region I traveled through looked like it had dropped right off a postcard. There is one thing, above all, that I noticed though. The big cities are […]