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January 1, 2025
Few things excite me more in my travels than the opportunity to explore ancient ruins. From crumbling temples to meticulously planned cities, ingenious engineering, and mysterious monuments, these structures have (somewhat) withstood the test of time. There’s something utterly enchanting about walking in the footsteps where sophisticated and mysterious cultures that once flourished before decaying […]
August 19, 2024
Few places conjure up a relaxing vacation as much as lazing and/or exploring a gorgeous tropical island. From white sand turquoise water to lush mountains for hiking, intrepid sea kayaking, luxury spas, seeking fascinating culture, or indulging in delicious cuisine, here are some of the best islands to visit! Disclaimer Your favorite island didn’t make […]
May 20, 2024
Bordered by numerous countries from Asia, Africa, and Europe, the Mediterranean Sea has the massive fortune to be home to thousands of idyllic islands. Sun-kissed turquoise beaches, smoldering volcanoes, archaeological sites, and arguably the world’s most delicious (and healthy!) are features of the best of the Mediterranean islands. Each island has played a part in […]
April 29, 2024
Carpe diem, I say! “Seize the day” or maybe “enjoy yourself while you have the chance” would be more appropriate. I’ve had the good fortune to undertake some of the best hikes worldwide. I will disclose up front that hiking is not my superpower. I don’t hike just for the exercise of it, but rather, […]
April 1, 2024
Culling down the list of the best white sand beaches in Europe to just ten was hard. And when I say “hard,” I mean extremely difficult. First, there are so many gorgeous beaches on the continent; second, it’s extremely subjective. One thing that I took into consideration is that I’m not a fan of black […]
January 23, 2024
You don’t need a passport to find a gorgeous beach. The United States is a huge country with lots of natural diversity – and that includes beaches. I’ve been searching for the best US beaches for most of my adult life; some of the romantic getaways in the USA also deserve consideration as the best […]
January 22, 2024
“Way up there?” I asked Silver Ballón, our guide, who was pointing to the seemingly vertical 13,000 ft. summit. “Don’t worry. You don’t have to go all the way up. There are amazing views all along the way.” he replied. I immediately thought it was a trick. And it was, but the very best kind. […]
January 11, 2024
Turkiye is rich in history, including a great many Biblical sites, in which Ephesus (New Testament Book of Ephesians written by the Apostle Paul) is probably the most well-known. The UNESCO city was the 2nd largest city of the Roman Empire and its history can be traced to the tenth millennium BC. There are so […]
January 10, 2024
Are you dreaming of where you’d like to travel? Why not make it someplace spectacular? The world is brimming with amazing destinations, but here are nineteen particularly jaw-dropping places to visit once in a lifetime. Note: They are not in any particular order… I recommend that you see them ALL. Cappadocia Turkey Cappadocia is a […]
January 3, 2024
Alanya is often passed up for its more popular neighbor, Antalya. But is Alanya worth visiting? In a word, yes. The world-famous Alanya beach – Cleopatra’s Beach, and several Alanya attractions are worth a few days’ visit. Alanya is a resort town on Turkey’s central Mediterranean coast (also known as the Turkish Riviera). Its broad […]