A destination that compels visitors to return again and again is a rare treasure. For me, those places tend to be big cities like New York or Paris that offer miles and miles of seemingly endless exploration. You can imagine my surprise then, when Portsmouth, New Hampshire weaseled its way onto my “must go again” list.…
Wandering the winding, narrow streets of Istanbul provides a plethora of adventures and cultural experiences. Few stick out quite as boldly as visiting the many markets. The market experience really is amazing and gives a rich snapshot of life in Istanbul that’s unique to most westerners. Obviously, a stroll through the famous spice market and Grand Bazaar…
You can read travel guides, watch videos, scour the internet and ask friends for information about your new travel destinations, but almost always you will be met with some surprises. I really think you’ll find at least one small thing at each new place that leaves you wondering “why didn’t I know this?” or “why…
Mmmm, Turkey. Sure, the meat, but right now I’m talking about the country. The amazing country where apparently everyone can cook dishes so delectable they make angels weep with joy. Being part Armenian, I grew up eating a lot of Mediterranean/Middle Eastern creations. Even though my great-great-aunt (whom I had the pleasure of knowing for 16…
I walked on the path along the Corniche, taking in the beauty of the Arabian (Persian) Gulf. As it turns out, if you head out around noon in the summer, when it’s about 110-115 degrees, you have the path all to yourself. I walked for miles without seeing a soul. Fine by me, it’s easier…
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