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

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

From Old City to New: Pera, Profiteroles and More

ISTANBUL (Oct. 23) — After catching up on some shut eye, we started our day with Serkan taking us to the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia. Both were beautiful with their elaborate interior designs and their unique histories. A note … Continued

Touring and Feasting in Istanbul: Day 1

ISTANBUL (Oct. 22) — We arrive on a beautiful sunny day, perfect for starting our adventures in this historic city. Serkan, our guide, begins with a quick tour of the Old City of Istanbul. We stroll past the Hagia Sophia, … Continued