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

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

Instanbul Seafood — The Octopus Is To Die For

Recently I was one of the lucky ones to participate on an Epicurean Travel tour and enjoy beautiful wares and incredible Instanbul seafood. After our two-stage trip from Tampa, Fla. to Istanbul (there are no direct flights from Tampa) we … Continued

A ‘Little’ Taste Of Things To Come: Welcome to Turkey

Well world, ready or not, here we come. After exploring Turkey’s culture and flavors on or own, it is time to share these wonders with others. Epicurean Travel launched our first tour on the night of April 21st! After my … Continued