Luxury in Crete – Aldemar Royal Mare Review
byCrete has long been welcoming visitors to its southern shores for sun and relaxation. No hotel has been offering a luxury stay longer than the…
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Rhodes Retreat – Aldemar Amilia Mare Review
byLocated a short 15 minute drive from the Rhodes ferry port in Old Town, you will find Paradise Village, a collection of resorts along…
Luxury in a Traditional Setting: My Stay at Esperas Hotel
byRecently I had the pleasure of staying a few nights at the Esperas Hotel in Oia. Those looking to experience Santorini from the comfort…
That Time I was a Modern Day Knight – Rhodes Segway Tours Review
byThe walled city of Rhodes was built by knights, for knights. During medieval times, men in armor rode horses through this cobblestone city – and I was…
Coming around on Schnitzel and other Austrian Eats
byMy first pass through Austria wasn’t anything to write home about food wise. I remember stopping in for schnitzel and thinking it was just…
Staying Open Minded in Vienna – Magdas Hotel Review
byI’m very lucky to have stayed in some of the worlds most unique hotels. From caves in Cappadocia to a self-described collection of the absurd in…
How to Spend 3 Days in Rome
byOne (of the many) incredible things about traveling in Europe is the relative ease and affordability of seeing many places in a short span…
5 Reasons to Visit Rhodes and why I will be Back
byWhen planning a trip to the incredible Greek islands, Rhodes isn’t usually one of the first places travellers think of – and it’s a…
A Photo Walk Through Oia – Santorini’s Postcard Perfect Town
byPerched on the western edge of volcanic island of Santorini you will find Oia. Beautifully stunning Oia. It’s white buildings with blue accents have become…
3 Days in Santorini – What to See, Do, and Eat
byFor a tiny island, Santorini sure packs a lot in. From red and black beaches to white and blue buildings, and a preserved settlement…
5 Things to do in Vienna that don’t Include a Museum
byVienna is home to over 100 museums making it one of the most culture-packed cities in Europe. It also gives it a bit of a boring stigma….
Visiting The Grandfather of Beer: Pilsner Urquell Brewery Tour
byDuring my recent day trip to Pilsen I got to tick something special off my travel bucket list – a Pilsner Urquell brewery tour. This historic spot was the…
Day Trip to Pilsen – Europe’s Capital of Culture
byI’ve wanted to visit Pilsen ever since my very first sip of Pilsner Urquell. Although my visions of a mid-evil town with moats overflowing with…
Staying Classical at the Aria Prague Hotel
byI’m not sure what happened since the last time I visited Prague. Nine years ago it was busy but not like this. I couldn’t…
3 Days in San Sebastian
bySan Sebastian is a special place. So special that it makes this hater of backtracking not even blink at a return. Also, after a long…
What to do with 8 hours in Rome
byAs mentioned in my post on the Library Hotel and what to do with a short layover in NYC, I love me a good…
Cooking with Turkish Flavours in 60 seconds
byYum. I salivate looking back at my time cooking with Turkish Flavours. The aromas, laughter, and feast made for one great day in Istanbul….
Cooking with Turkish Flavours – A Unique Istanbul Cooking Class Experience
byWhen people ask me what it is that makes my favourite countries stand out, the food almost always has something to do with it….
Why is the Neorion TripAdvisors #1 hotel in Istanbul?
byFor our last couple of days in Istanbul, we were treated to a stay at the Neorion – Istanbul’s number one hotel on TripAdvisor. With…
Baylosuites – Feeling at Home in Istanbul
byAfter spending an incredibly relaxing time in Cappadocia floating over the moon-like landscape and sleeping like posh Flintstones, we found ourselves back to the…
That Time I Slept in a Cave | Kale Konak Cappadocia Cave Hotel Review
byWhile looking for unique accommodations in Cappadocia I found out that cave hotels are all the rage. Sold. A Cappadocia cave hotel, for those…
Above Cappadocia in 60 Seconds with Voyager Balloons
byWhat an amazing experience. I tried to share how awesome my hot air balloon ride with Voyager Balloons was with words and pictures in…
A day in Cappadocia with New Göreme Tour’s
byAfter spending an amazing morning with Voyager Balloons experiencing Cappadocia from above we were ready for a closer look. With the help of New Göreme…
The Best World Heritage Sites in Turkey
byTurkey is a fascinating country full of interesting things to do and see including 11 different world heritage sites. To get on the list…
Sumahan on the Water – A Unique Istanbul Hotel That Has It All
byWhile en route to Russia for the Sochi Olympics we had close to a 24-hour layover in Istanbul. Normally a layover of this duration…