One day in Istanbul is not enough. Its such a huge, eclectic, city with such an immense history that it is impossible to see everything it has to offer in just one day. Unfortunately one day is all we had, but we made the best of it.
Gyros are one of my favorite types of sandwiches. Ever since I’ve moved from Chicago to Los Angeles, I’ve been on a quest for a real gyro in the city. I grew up in Chicago, and if there is one thing that Chicagoans do right, it’s food. One of my favorite places to eat whenever …
Adventure Hunt! The exciting Facebook post got my attention. Adventure Hunt is a huge Instagram scavenger hunt where you complete challenges and post the proof to your Instagram account in an attempt to win buried treasure. The winners from each city also receive a free five night stay at a resort in Panama! I promised …
I love Prague, and I love the Renaissance Faire, so it didn’t take me long to notice that Old Town Prague is like a Renaissance Faire. It was spectacular! During my short stay there, I spotted 8 ways that Prague is like a Renaissance Faire. Check them out and let me know if you spotted …
Scams in Istanbul? I’m sure if you’ve done a little research, you know that that scams in Istanbul are common. Istanbul is a lovely city, but many of its residents are poor, and unfortunately, this creates an environment where people do whatever they can to get by, including scamming tourists. Here are some of the scams …
It was evening when we arrived in Old Town Istanbul. We were weary from traveling, but also hungry so we decided to go for a walk and find some dinner.
Interlaken Switzerland is a scenic Alpine village nestled between two lakes. It’s a beautiful town that offers picturesque views of the Swiss Alps.
Heidelberg castle is one of the (many) wonderous castle ruins in Germany. Nestled in the university town that bears the same, the castle is one of the top tourist destinations in the South Western region of the country. Exploring the castle (and the attached town) was one of the highlights on my first ever trip …
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The first thought everyone has when you say you visited The Netherlands is Amsterdam. It’s a gorgeous city filled with history and intrigue, a must see place for any tourist in the area. However, there is much more to the Netherlands than just Amsterdam, and I discovered it due to a friend’s love of a …
Honolulu’s Waikiki Beach is one of the world’s leading tourist destinations and it is easy to see why. The area boasts some of the world’s most beautiful beaches and pristine warm waters. Waikiki is built for walking, with numerous shops, restaurants, and café’s lining the main strip, all easily accessible from most hotels.
