History in my travels

Part of this thrust behind this blog is the desire (perhaps the need?) to travel not just far and wide … More

Istanbul experiences

Istanbul is a striking place. Not exactly beautiful or, rather, not consistently so, but still mesmerizing as you wrap your … More

Get out and about – that’s pretty much what you feel when in Zalbjak, at the foot of the beautiful … More

As I’m writing this more than a month after my 2023 Balkan trip, my heart and mind still escape to … More

When traveling, sometimes you follow the plan and it’s fun. Sometimes it’s like, well, ok I see the point, but … More