Turkey: Setting the Stage
Here is both a physical and metaphorical stage set for Turkey today. Bali Ha’i III at anchor at Phaesalis, Turkish Lycian coast. “Between Antalya and …
Travel: Explore
Experience the world, be awed by stunning landscapes, learn history and geography, indulge in armchair travel, plan your next trip.
Cappadocia: The Magic
There is more to Cappadocia than its ancient history. “There are many above-ground buildings created in fantastical shapes from monasteries to mausoleums to today’s bed …
Cappadocia: Home of the Troglodytes
Ephesus may be the pearl of ancient ruins in the eastern Mediterranean, but it is not alone. In the Cappadocia area there are estimated to …
Ephesus: An Ancient Treasure
You probably have seen this façade in photos if not been there yourself, but do you know who built it and why? The Library at …
The Journey: Transition or Hell?
Here’s a blog about a book that I’m definitely putting on my To Read list. The book is Eighty Days by Matthew Goodman. Click on …
Fantasy Travel
Fantasy permeates our culture right now (in many ways). But I need to move back to travel, the main theme here. I had a marvelous …
Border Crossings-1
No, I’m not referring to customs, immigration, and all of that. Rather how do you meet local people and gain an understanding of their culture …
Barcelona-More than Gaudi
Barcelona is one of those cities that stands alone. Multifaceted, multicultural, multi. . . everything. Like Cairo, Istanbul, Hong Kong, and New York, Barcelona doesn’t …
Cuba to Florida with a little Australia thrown in
I spent two weeks in Cuba traveling the country from Santiago de Cuba to Habana not long ago with a Road Scholar/Elder Hostel Group. One …