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

The Alcaiceria Market – Granada

    Many travelers seek out information about the deeper history behind some of the sites we visit. As a history enthusiast, I FREQUENTLY do just that, (thanks to the Internet research is at our fingertips.). Even the most humble … 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

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