Travel, life, loves and laughs.
Hidden on the gentle slopes above the Danube River, just a short drive from Novi Sad, lies Sremski Karlovci. The town is like a perfectly aged wine, rich with history, faith and old-world charm. It’s one of those rare destinations that seem untouched by time, where cobbled streets still echo with the voices of scholars and priests and where every corner smells faintly of grapes ripening in the sun.… Read the rest
Nestled in the rolling hills of Fruška Gora National Park, Krusedol (Krušedol) Monastery is both an architectural marvel and a living monument to Serbian heritage, resilience and spirituality. Built in the early 16th century, this stunning Orthodox monastery stands as a powerful testament to the legacy of the Branković family and the turbulent history of the region.… 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
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
There are dinners you remember for the food, others for the company and some for the setting. Then there are rare evenings, like the one we spend at Comunale Caffe e Cucina in Belgrade, where all three come together in perfect harmony.… Read the rest
There’s something about dinner by the water that always feels like a little escape. Perhaps especially so when the city heat clings to your skin and the air is heavy with the scent of sun-warmed concrete. That’s why, on a golden Belgrade evening, we find ourselves heading southwest.… 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