Meet Me In Saint Petersburg
Meet me in St Pete While Saint Petersburg (also known as St. Pete) may not be the first destination that comes to mind when planning a vacation to Florida, it is becoming a … Continued
Samantha-Tour
Art in Istanbul
Today I treated myself to a day filled with wonderful art and visual delights. I started with a visit to Chora Church which hosts beautiful Byzantium style mosaics and frescos. Naturally, the mosaics and frescos depict themes and recordings from … Continued
Exploring Instanbul’s Palaces
Day 3: Exploring Instanbul’s Palaces June 12 Two places remained on my list of sites to see again during this visit to Istanbul — Topkapi Palace and the Archeological Museum. I had hoped that the long-awaited renovation of the palace … Continued
Exploring Ebru Art
Day 2: Ebru Art and the Grand Bizaar June 11 In addition to visiting my old favorites like the Hagia Sophia and Rustam Pasa, I visited someplace new …to me at least…the Süleymaniye Mosque. This beautiful mosque is perched on … Continued
Kofte in Istanbul
Day 1: Delicious Kofte in Istanbul, Turkey June 9 Hello again, live from Istanbul! After about a year, it was time return to a city with which we have grown greatly attached. After dropping everything off at the hotel, I … Continued