Known for its out fantastic fairy tale landscape, it’s hot air balloon rides and it’s cave dwellings Cappadocia is a must if you are visiting Turkey. There are many options when it comes to accommodations and you can stay in either Goreme or Ürgüp. If you’re looking for an unforgettable and unique luxury cave hotel, there is nothing … Read more
Despite falling into platitudes, there is something very true about the simple aphorism: “Asia will amaze ya!” On this occasion, it rings true for Malaysia. Usually, when you think about South East Asia Thailand or Indonesia come to mind, right? They have enjoyed for years the perks of thousands of eager tourists flocking to Bali, … Read more
If you’re planning a trip to India and want to experience the Eastern Himalayas without venturing too deep into the mountains, Darjeeling is the perfect destination. Known as the “Queen of Hill Stations,” Darjeeling offers a unique blend of scenic beauty, cultural diversity, and a rich tea heritage. This guide provides essential tips for traveling … Read more
The last great Himalayan kingdom Bhutan, in Asia, is a country with stunning landscapes, strong cultural and environmental protection policies, untouched forests, nomadic tribes, astonishing traditional textiles and a charismatic and beloved polyandrous king making it a truly unique place to visit. But, surely the thing that most tickled my fancy was the importance of … Read more
If you are planning to travel to India alone as a woman there are just a few things you should know before you go. “You are going to India by yourself?” was the first surprised reactions I received from one of my close friends when I abruptly told her that I suddenly decided to make a … Read more
Like many travelers, I was lured to visit Cappadocia by the countless pictures I had seen of hot air balloons flying over the amazing orange hued rock formations. It was low season in late November and the wind did not cooperate so my hot air balloon trip got cancelled twice and I ended up not … Read more
Cappadocia in Turkey is a land of the out of this world landscapes and fairy chimneys, of underground cave cities and rich history. Many, like me, are lured to this beautiful and otherworldly place by the desire to ride on a hot air balloon over and marvel at the rock formations below. But what I … Read more
One of the things I love about travel is that you get to encounter places and people that will forever change the way you think about the world. It is not often that a hotel has that effect but this is certainly the case with the Sacred House Hotel in the town of Ürgüp in Cappadocia. … Read more
Istanbul is a huge city and there are so many interesting neighborhoods that when we started looking for hotels I could not decide in which area to stay in. While Sultanahmet is convenient as it is close to most of the tourist attractions including Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and the Topkapi palace this touristy … Read more
As I planned my trip to Istanbul staying at the iconic Pera Palace Hotel Jumeirah, built by the Eastern & Orient Express Railway in 1892 to serve the guests of the iconic Orient Express luxury passenger train, was at the top of my list. I had heard stories and watched movies about the magnificent train … Read more
