Guides to cities and places
Istanbul is one of the most amazing cities on Earth. That is no exaggeration. It has been famous for hundreds, even thousands of years as a place that travelers have longed to visit, and nothing has changed in modern day. A simple walk around Istanbul is awe inspiring, and if […]
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 […]
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 […]
Bangkok is an amazing city. It is a major hub in South East Asia, and prior to the pandemic saw millions of tourists not only transiting through, but also visiting the city. For many though, they arrive with no idea where to go, what to do, or even what to […]
The Gold Coast is the ultimate holiday playground. From its Golden strips of white sands that line the coastlines, to the tropical rainforests of the tablelands only a short drive inland. From the Theme Parks, to the night clubs of Broadbeach. This is a place that was seemingly created to […]
The Capital City of Queensland, and Centerpiece of South East Queensland, Brisbane is a place that is still constantly under rated by both domestic and International tourists. This is unfortunate, as the “river city” is an amazing place to visit. There are so many things to see and do, that […]