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Istanbul’s Secret Gems

February 5, 2016 by Serhat Engul2 Comments

Istanbul’s Secret Gems Visitors to Istanbul have a general expectation of seeing an exotic place at the easternmost of Europe. This expectation is definitely appropriate but what the city offers is actually way beyond it. It is not for nothing that Istanbul is regarded as a city founded on two continents. The city offers its visitors many examples from both European and Asian cultures, acting as a bridge between them. Sometimes you feel … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: Architecture, Art, Asia, Bridges, Culture, Europe, Istanbul, Journey, Mosque, Museum, Paris, Photography, Restaurants, Rome, Seafood, Shopping Mall, Spain, Walking tour, Wildlife

Carthage, Sidi Bou Said and a Crazy Taxi Driver

December 18, 2015 by Dave2 Comments

Today we left Tunis in search of some urban relief which we found in the much smaller communities of Carthage, Sidi Bou Said and La Marsa. Our first stop was the UNESCO World Heritage site of Carthage - originally settled in 814 BC and at one time it supposedly rivaled Alexandria for being the largest city in the Roman Empire. We visited the old baths - there is not much left here but some of the archways and columns have been restored. The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Africa · Tagged: Art, Mosque, Music, Restaurants, Ski Trip, Taxi, Traffic

Off Beat Destinations for an Adventurous Holiday

November 1, 2015 by Rob FLeave a Comment

The lists of the best travel destinations are always biased towards a few places like France, England and Switzerland, and in some cases India and Turkey. While these places are of course spectacularly awesome, there are some other places in the world that are less heard of but offer quite a captivating experience for adventure lovers. Sometimes we want our travel experience to be more unique and special. Sometimes we do not want the hassle of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Architecture, Asia, China, Culture, England, Food and Wine, France, History, Ice Cream, India, Iran, Markets, Mediterranean, Mosque, National Park, Oman, Seafood, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Wildlife

How-To-Guide To Fall In Love with Istanbul

September 21, 2015 by Anam Nabil5 Comments

This is my third and last post about my trip to Turkey.  So without further ado, let me address the elephant in the room...the very popular and in my opinion, the highly overrated, Istanbul. Before you object to this, I will admit a visit to this city is matter of personal taste and preferences; because I take travelling very seriously (insert joke here), I offer my honest opinions on experiences and activities that others may gloss over … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: Architecture, Bridges, Cruising, Europe, Food and Wine, France, Greece, Istanbul, Italy, Mosque, Nightlife, Restaurants, Shopping Mall, Spain, Traffic, Wedding

Common Scams & Travel Hacks: 5 Things You Need to Know About Turkey

September 17, 2015 by Anam Nabil6 Comments

Disclaimer: this post is all written in good humor :) My most recent holiday, which is also the one that I get asked about the most - was to Turkey in early June of this year. I had recently graduated and there was no hope of a Swedish summer ever showing up (no surprise here!), so my husband and I packed up our gear, planned a spontaneous getaway with an open itinerary (like we usually do) and went on a quest for warm, sunny weather to make … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: Architecture, Art, Cruising, Culinary travel, Culture, Europe, Food and Wine, Honeymoon, Istanbul, Mosque, Pakistan, Restaurants, Taxi, Walking tour

10 reasons to visit unique George Town in Malaysia

July 19, 2015 by Simply Nomadic Life6 Comments

Two years ago we arrived to charming George Town with the intention of staying one week. We stayed one month in the end. In May 2015 we returned and again we stayed much longer than we had planned, and we will be definitely coming back to this intriguing town in the future. Where exactly can you find this town of wonders? George Town is situated on Penang island in the north-west of Peninsular Malaysia. We always feel home in George Town … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Airport, Animal Rescue, Architecture, Art, Asia, Beach, Bicycle, Bus Travel, China, England, Flowers, Food and Wine, History, India, Journey, Malaysia, Mosque, Mountain Climbing, Music, National Park

A Busy Day Exploring Phang Nga & Vicinity #thailand

April 3, 2015 by Dave10 Comments

Panyi Village is sizable community along the edges of the Andaman Sea near the town of Phang Nga. A stop here is well worthwhile to see and experience to some extent the daily life of these villagers. Some of the village is built on wooden supports above the water - other homes are supported by reinforced concrete pillars. A walk here is an experience in senses - smells, tastes and exotic surroundings. Wooden walkways are surrounded by tiny homes … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Caves, Food and Wine, Mosque, Seafood, Shopping Mall, Thailand, Village, Walking tour

Traveling to Israel / A Trip to Israel

March 24, 2015 by Ezra PaigeLeave a Comment

Traveling to Israel can be a real eye-opening experience. Many people who visit the country for the first time are surprised by how modern it is and how much it has to offer the globe trotter. The country is not big, but it is packed with historical and religious sites as well as great places for quality R&R. Israel has a rich history that dates back over 3000 years. Throughout the country there are remnants of past empires such as the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Beach, Bus Travel, History, Israel, Mediterranean, Mosque, Public Transportation, Resort, Scuba Diving

Bahrain, A Diversity of Experiences on a Tiny Island

January 3, 2015 by Dave3 Comments

Today I headed out to explore the island with my driver Babu. Babu, like many expats who have come to Bahrain is from India - and came here to take part in the construction boom a number of years ago. He worked his way to supervisor - the boom ended and now works with the hotel I am staying at to drive people around the island. He asked me how difficult it was to get a visa to the USA. I had to tell him for a single man like himself, it could be … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Middle East · Tagged: America, Art, Coffee, Desert, Drinking, History, India, Mosque, Rainforest, Sand, Shopping Mall, Visa, Walking tour, Yemen

Umrah: A Pilgrimage of Peace

August 21, 2014 by Adil ShariffLeave a Comment

Florida to Saudi Arabia. A thirty-hour journey that was, to say the least, exhausting. But as soon as I stepped foot onto the bus that would be transporting our group, a fresh burst of energy and vigor swept over me. We were here, along with millions of other Muslims, to perform Umrah, one of the two pilgrimages that are essentially “pillars” of Islam. It is imperative that Muslims visit the two holy cities, Makkah and Madinah, and perform … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Middle East · Tagged: Arabic, Architecture, Bus Travel, Florida, Journey, Mosque, Walking tour

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