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Topkapi Palace dominates Istanbul’s historic Sultanahmet district, completing what I think of as the city’s essential sightseeing trifecta alongside Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque. Perched above the Bosphorus, the palace does not simply reward visitors with views; it opens a door into more than four centuries of Ottoman rule.… Read the rest
Topkapi Palace dominates Istanbul’s historic Sultanahmet district, completing what I think of as the city’s essential sightseeing trifecta alongside Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque. Perched above the Bosphorus, the palace does not simply reward visitors with views; it opens a door into more than four centuries of Ottoman rule.… Read the rest
Topkapi Palace dominates Istanbul’s historic Sultanahmet district, completing what I think of as the city’s essential sightseeing trifecta alongside Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque. Perched above the Bosphorus, the palace does not simply reward visitors with views; it opens a door into more than four centuries of Ottoman rule.… Read the rest
The Basilica Cistern is Istanbul’s Underground Palace of Shadows, Water and Memory.
Plato once asked us to imagine human beings living in an underground cave, chained since childhood, able to see only shadows projected on a wall. For him, the cave symbolized ignorance, illusion and the struggle to reach truth.… Read the rest
On a day trip to Pelisor Castle, we discover this beautiful and fascinating complex in the heart of Transylvania. Tucked into the lush forested folds of Romania’s Carpathian Mountains, in the regal Peles Valley near Sinaia, lies a lesser-known treasure.… Read the rest
I never expected that a business trip to Bucharest would lead to one of the most memorable day trips I’ve ever taken. When I planned our itinerary, the only destination anyone had heard of before was Bran Castle. Thankfully, they all agreed to let me lead the way and we managed a trifecta of castles for the day, Bran being the last but certainly not the least.… Read the rest
There’s something magnetic about Belgrade in the summer and the Belgrade Fortress by night might just capture that magic in a moment. As the heat softens by late afternoon, the air turns honey-warm, and the city slowly drifts into a golden reverie.… Read the rest
A Transylvania Day Trip is incomplete without a trip to Bran Castle. Better known as Dracula’s Castle, this is the quintessential Romanian destination. However, there is more to Transylvania than chasing the elusive Count Dracula, with Peles Castle and the beautiful town of Brasov not to be missed.… Read the rest
Part of the Saronic Islands, Agina, Agistri and the tiny Moni islands feel like a Greek Island trifecta. After a few days exploring Athens, it’s time to take a break from the history and crowds. My sister, Michelle & I, book ourselves onto a boat tour for a day a sea, sailing the Greek Islands.… Read the rest
The Prince Mohamed Ali Palace is a hidden gem in the heart of Cairo. The first impressions are that it’s like stepping into another world.
Tucked quietly away on Rhoda Island in the Nile, almost hidden in plain sight, is the Prince Mohamed Ali Palace.… Read the rest