Madrid Less Than 48 Hours Introduction Its northern neighbor, Barcelona, often overshadows Madrid. There seems little reason for this, though—with delicious food, affordable living, and deluxe shopping, the capital of Spain deserves its spotlight of fame! Discover what many locals already know and love about their city—plentiful rooftop bars, nonstop nightclubs, fantastic museum exhibitions, and...Read More
Marrakech Less Than 48 Hours Challenge Introduction Marrakech Less Than 48 Hours: Marrakesh is a city that sums up all of Morocco‘s exotic North African charm. The city’s name provided the root for the country’s name, spelling out this town’s importance through the ages. Within the hustle of the medina, you’ll find the city’s main...Read More
Best Hotels in Rome Introduction One of Rome’s buzziest street artists once told me the city is “like a lasagna.” The endearing comparison evokes the layers of history beneath the Eternal City’s cobblestones and the contrast between its béchamel-smooth la dolce vita elan and rough ragù-like character. In other words, it’s full of flavor. Savour...Read More
Casablanca Less Than 48 Hours Challenge Introduction For many visitors, Casablanca is simply the international gateway into Morocco. Although it can’t offer the atmosphere and medieval history of more famous tourist destinations like Marrakesh and Fez, the country’s largest city is worth more than a layover. Here’s how we recommend spending 48 hours in the...Read More
Venice With Kids Introduction It is not hard to entertain kids in Venice, a pedestrian-friendly city with winding canals, multi-hued architecture, curved walking bridges, and church domes. Everything feels enchanted and a bit topsy-turvy, where the streets are water, cars are traded for boats, and high tide washes over the squares. This eccentric city will...Read More
Most Famous Movies Filmed in Greece Introductions Preparing for your trip to Greece can include seeing a movie or two filmed in Greece or the Greek islands. The white sand beaches, blue skies, and ancient villages will inspire you. Some of the films took bits and pieces of Greek islands and villages and combined them...Read More
Athens Less Than 48 Hours Challenge Introduction Spend 48 hours in Athens, and you can experience some truly fascinating history, ancient architecture and archaeology, spectacular views, and magical, scented pine woods. Or you can dine out in style, shop for the latest contemporary design, see cutting-edge art exhibits, and dance the night away at a...Read More
Venice Cultural Events and Festivals Introduction Venice is a visually stunning city, but it also has a rich cultural calendar, with festivals, concerts, and special religious observations nearly year-round. While the pre-lenten festival of Carnevale is Venice’s most famous annual event, every month sees something going on in the Lagoon City. Below is a month-to-month...Read More
Venice Less Than 48 Hours Challenge Introduction Does Venice need an introduction? Those iconic gondolas, the canals, and the picturesque, narrow streets define one of the most famous places in the world. Forget about traffic and the stresses of modern life and lose yourself (for a weekend at least) in La Serenissima. Although the buildings...Read More
Rome Travel Guide Introduction Rome (Map) is one of the most-visited cities in the world, with 20 million visitors per year. The city is a popular tourist destination, a vibrant mélange of historical ruins and modern architecture. With Eat, Pray, Love has added to the general quaint charm of Rome, walking the cobbled streets and...Read More
Ferries from Italy to Greece 2024 Introduction Ferries from Italy to Greece—Taking the ferry from Italy to Greece is one of the most popular ways to travel from one country to the other. Passengers traveling from central and northern Europe to Italy by car and then crossing to Greece by ferry prefer the trip yearly....Read More
Birdhouses in Turkey Introduction In Turkey, birdhouses are part of the collective past, returning to the Ottoman times. During the empire, architects built homes primarily for small birds, such as sparrows, on the side of mosques and stone buildings that would shelter them from the elements and provide a nesting area. The Ottomans established foundations...Read More
Nasreddin Hodja : Tales from Turkey Introduction Nasreddin Hodja is Turkey’s (and perhaps all of Islam’s) best-known trickster. His legendary wit and droll trickery were possibly based on the exploits and words of a historical imam. Nasreddin reputedly was born in 1208 in the village of Horto near Sivrihisar. In 1237 he moved to Aksehir,...Read More
Ferry from Athens – Schedules & Ferry Tickets Introduction Athens has three ports that serve most islands of the Aegean Sea, the Peloponnese, and Crete. These three ports are Piraeus, Rafina, and Lavrion; however, Piraeus is the biggest and busiest. The most popular destinations by ferry are Santorini, Paros, Mykonos, Milos, Naxos, Hydra, Sifnos, Andros,...Read More
