Pampered street cats of Istanbul (Turkey)
This is the cat that “guarded” my hotel in Istanbul. He was there each night and didn’t mind people coming...
Carpets unfurled; a kaleidoscope of color (Asia)
If you’ve been to the Jade shop or tea ceremony in China, the Argan oil store in Morocco or any...
Istanbul underground: Basilica Cistern
I love going to things that are underground, and in Istanbul, there is an ancient Cistern you can visit. The...
Hagia Sofia (Istanbul, Turkey)
In Istanbul, you can see many beautiful Islamic sites (some of which were Christian churches back when it was Constantinople)....
Topkapi Palace (Istanbul) – beautiful views and art
Topkapi Palace complex overlooks the Bosphorus and was the home of the Ottoman sultans, but now is a museum. Most...
Hot air balloons: Soaring over the world
Floating in a hot air balloon is an incredible experience that is available all over the world. Some particularly beautiful...
Cappadocia – underground Turkey – living and hiding underground
While the fairy chimneys above ground in Cappadocia delight, there is magic below ground too. The tufa volcanic stone in...
Pamukkale – travertine terraces (Turkey)
Pamukkale is pronounced Pa-moo-kah-lay. This is a wonderful site in Turkey where there is a thermal spring that has left...
Whirling dervishes of Turkey
I went to a Mevlevi Order sema ceremony while in Konya Turkey and it’s mesmerizing. No pictures were allowed though....
