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The Globetrotting Diaries: A Beach Escape in Turkey

When you think about Turkey, likely the first things that will come to your mind are its long history, religious culture, and tasty baklava. Of course, it’s also a country that lies on two continents simultaneously, which I think is probably most impressive of all. The country is also one of the best beach and […]

The Globetrotting Diaries: Stories from Central & South America Destination Specialists

Stepping Back Into the Inca World My favourite travel memories are travelling around the Sacred Valley and visiting Machu Picchu in Peru. The beautiful landscape of the Sacred Valley harbours traditions and an ancient culture that locals still preserve today, making it truly unique. When traveling around there, I felt that I was going back […]

After Istanbul, Where Next on a Turkey Vacation?

A trip to Turkey offers you the best in two continents – Europe and Asia -which combine to provide the visitor with an irresistible destination. Although 90 per cent of Turkey is geographically inside Asia, the European influence is very discernible. Istanbul is an excellent example of this. This country is certainly one of contrasts […]

DRINK RECIPE: Turkish Salep

Good news for those who don’t like winter… we’ve made it through the halfway point! Weather wise, it’s been a tough season so far for most of North America. While some take advantage of the winter activities on offer, others desperately upload gorgeous beach images as their desktop wallpaper to help get themselves through it […]

Poppy field in front of World War One's Commonwealth Memorial in Thiepval, France

100 Years Since World War One: Battlefields of Europe

On November 11, 1918, the devastation of World War One finally ended. The “War to End All Wars” left the modern world in ruin, broke up some of the mightiest empires that had ruled the world, and was meant to be the final conflict between the great powers of Europe, proving how disastrous warfare in […]

Old street in Montmartre quarter in Paris, France

Ten Iconic Sites to See on a Europe Vacation

The most outstanding sites on a Europe vacation are numerous and should not be missed. What’s on your bucket list? My intention here is to highlight the top 10 iconic sites in Europe, natural or otherwise, that are my favourites that I have personally experienced on European tours and have what I call the “Wow […]

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Delightful Istanbul – Two Worlds in One (Part 2)

Visit the city that straddles Europe and Asia. Where the sightseeing is endless and the memories of your Istanbul vacation will last a lifetime. If on foot, which I highly recommend, once over the bridge, walk up the fairly steep hill confronting you. The twisting old cobblestone streets of this neighborhood known as Karakoy will […]

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Delightful Istanbul – Two Worlds in One (Part 1)

Visit the city that straddles Europe and Asia and where the sightseeing is endless. Memories of your Istanbul vacation will last a lifetime. When I reflect on Istanbul after having visited the city several times, I have come to the conclusion that, as many others probably have, it is a mixture of old and new that somehow […]