See The Earth Turn – Foucault’s Pendulum

10/08/2012.Reading time 2 minutes.

There was no doubt in scientist’s minds that the earth rotated around a central axis. But there was no way to demonstrate that it actually did. No concrete proof. Not until January 3, 1851, that is, when Leon Foucault found that long sought proof with the help of an iron ball swinging from a 67 meter wire, […]

The Road Of The Knights

04/08/2012.Reading time 4 minutes.

Tracing medieval footsteps down the the ‘Odos Ippoton’ on our way to dinner, it was easy to imagine whispers in the dark. The swishing of silk trains, the clang of armour, the neighing of horses, the clink of sword and spear. Less eerie in the glare of daylight, but just as atmospheric, the ‘Road of […]

The Culinary Delights Of Istanbul

14/07/2012.Reading time 9 minutes.

Part of the joy of being in Istanbul apart from the beauty of its geography and its monuments is its food. And on our second trip – the first being an escorted tour that barely left us any time in the city – we were determined to explore its amazing culinary delights. Our first few […]

A Santorini Sunset…

14/07/2012.Reading time less than 1 minute.

“A dream is a wish your heart makes” ~ Walt Disney – Sleeping Beauty Until next time…happy travels, no matter where life takes you!

Avignon – The Palais & The Pont

10/07/2012.Reading time 4 minutes.

A delicious homecooked breakfast awaited us on the terrace of our gorgeous B&B along with this view! After five hectic days in the Côte d‘Azur, the thought of lingering in this beautiful terrace was very,very tempting. But our time here was limited and we had to reluctantly admit that we needed more time to master […]

The Silence Of War

09/07/2012.Reading time less than 1 minute.

A disastrous campaign to secure the Dardenelles, a brave defense, a bloody conflict, and months of fruitless stalemate. The battle of Gallipoli at Anzac Cove, was one of the worst debacles of world war I, from start to finish, with a total of 130,784 dead and 261,554 wounded from both sides. The poignant Lone Pine cemetery and memorial, […]

Paris – Moment Of Time

01/07/2012.Reading time less than 1 minute.

As every thread of gold is valuable, so is every moment of time John Mason So much to do, so much to see, and so little time…

The Subterranean Cities Of Cappadocia

18/06/2012.Reading time 2 minutes.

There are some secret places on this earth that man has been forced to create, not to enjoy, but to be able to survive. To escape harsh elements, but mostly, as a refuge from tyranny and persecution. Because he was perceived to be different. Or just because he did not happen to pray to the ‘right’ […]

A Concert Under A Medieval Tower

02/06/2012.Reading time 2 minutes.

The plan was to walk up to the Galata Tower with our friends, stop for a snack at one of the little cafes in this newly gentrified neighbourhood and then take a cab across town to the uber cool Ulus29 for dinner. When we spotted a stage being readied for a concert right beside the […]

The Antigua Casa Figueras

23/05/2012.Reading time 2 minutes.

One of the joys of wandering the streets of Barcelona is to suddenly stumble upon gorgeous art nouveau buildings sitting smack in the middle of nondescript shop fronts. The Antigua Casa Figueras is one such gem. Located halfway down the Rambla, this former pasta factory was built in 1820 and decorated by modernist artist Antoni Ros i Guell in […]

The Blue Shutters Of Provence!

16/05/2012.Reading time less than 1 minute.

Faded blue window shutters never fail to transport me back to Provence. To those quaint, sleepy villages perched atop sun drenched hillsides. Their narrow cobbled streets flanked by ivy covered stone walls and those weathered shutters painted that unique shade of blue. Aah, to wander down these streets again on a summer afternoon and linger over a […]

Istanbul Blue

14/05/2012.Reading time 1 minute.

Also called the Sultan Ahmet mosque and built across from the Hagia Sofia, the exquisite Blue Mosque in Istanbul is the only mosque other than the Masjid al Haram in Mecca that has six minarets. Most visitors enter from the North. But if you take the west entrance you will be rewarded by the sight […]