As I planned my trip to Istanbul, staying at the iconic Pera Palace Hotel, built in 1892 by the Eastern & Orient Express Railway to host passengers of the legendary Orient Express, was at the top of my list. I had seen movies and read stories about this glamorous train journey that once transported kings, … Read more
Seeing the ancient Greco-Roman ruins of Ephesus in Turkey has been on my bucket list for a very long time. Ephesus was one of the most important cities in the Roman empire and is among the world’s most beautiful and best ancient sites. We would only be spending one day in the area and I was worried … Read more
If you have been to Istanbul you must have seen them: they sit on rugs at the Grand Bazar, they walk on the sidewalks of Sultanahmet and doze off on the steps of mosques. They might even startle you by sneaking into your hotel room and they keep you company while they wait patiently at your … Read more
Located on the south east coast of the Persian Gulf, Dubai, as you would expect, has its share of excellent beaches. While all are blessed with the same sunshine, soft, clean sand and beautiful warm sea not all of the beaches in Dubai are equal in terms of available amenities and some are exclusive to … Read more
