On our latest trip to Naples, I could hardly wait to get to the ancient cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum. Finally, I would see the cities that I had read about in texts by Pliny the Younger. We spent a whole day visiting the ruins of Pompeii and Herculaneum. Seeing Pompeii and Herculaneum can be challenging unless you have a…
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Among the Scottish cities, Glasgow is well-known for its 19th-century Victorian architecture and, perhaps even more so, for the 20th-century ‘Glasgow Style’. Some of the city’s most notable buildings were designed by Scottish architect, designer, and artist Charles Rennie Mackintosh. Read on and learn more about Mackintosh Architecture in Glasgow. Guest Post by Graham Over the past 25+ years, Graham…
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Mihir and I love to travel. As a result, we rarely get each other gifts, but invest the money in traveling instead. I think that makes it hard for others to find good gifts for us. Sure, a little spending money for the next trip would be nice, but it’s also not very personal. Do you have somebody like that…
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Istanbul is one of those eternal cities which will leave you fascinated no matter how many times you visit. It is the magical convergence point of East and West, where an incredible cultural experience lies around every corner. Istanbul enchants with its Ottoman mosques, atmospheric bazaars, and countless teahouses. 3 days in Istanbul isn’t nearly enough time to explore all…
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To say that Istanbul is unique is an understatement. No other city straddles two continents or has been the capital of two formidable empires. Its venerable churches, mosques, and palaces do justice to its phenomenal history. This sprawling metropolis is chock-full of contrasts with oriental bazaars co-existing with upmarket boutiques and malls, kebab shops and teahouses lying beside chic bistros…
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