Are you thinking about going on holiday anytime soon? It’s summer, so it’s the season for getting away from it all for a week or two and you might have a destination in mind. It could be close to home or thousands of miles away, but as long as it’s safe, peaceful and has plenty … keep reading
Ah yes, the glory of rooftop bars. I can understand the fascination with them: you feel like you’re on top of the world and you confirm this feeling with classy drinks and gourmet meals. Oh, and the view! It’s simply breathtaking to look over an entire city from your restaurant or bar seat and let … keep reading
Church – no other kind of building in the world provokes responses ranging from talking-in-tongues to convulsing on the floor! Even though I might technically be a Jew (and atheist), I still appreciate good architecture, even in the house of sweet baby Jesus! Religious buildings come in all shapes and sizes for all kinds of denominations. … keep reading
I have been having amazing “luck” recently while traveling. It is if the planets align, the stars shine bright and Mother Earth does her part as well, sort of. For some reason, every time I’ve planned to go on a large trip within the past year, some sort of impeding natural disaster looms in my … keep reading
If you remember, I checked off one destination on my travel bucket list last year when I made it to Istanbul, Turkey. I spent an entire week there and felt like I didn’t even scratch the surface. 1. because the city is massive and spans over two continents, Europe and Asia and 2. It is … keep reading
Rapid transit has been improving commutes since the late 1800s when the first steam railways were built. The underground Tünel in Istanbul, built in 1875, is one of the earliest known subways. The London Underground (“The Tube”) is quite possibly the most well-known rapid transit system in the world, as well as the second largest. … keep reading