15 Places I Want To Travel To In 2015
I’m not a big fan of travel bucket lists, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t places I don’t want to visit before all others. I think we all have those…
Read Full Recipe
Five Surprisingly Romantic Cities
Some cities you expect to be romantic; Paris has made billions of dollars on that premise alone. Other cities surprise you though with their ability to charm and to help…
Read Full RecipeInteractive Travel Guide – What to do in Istanbul
A regular feature on LandLopers is the Interactive Travel Guide. The idea is to highlight one city or country every week and then get the best recommendations from you all.…
Read Full Recipe
Footsteps of Sultans – Topkapi Palace, Istanbul
Our time in the iconic city of Istanbul was limited to two days. We were on a cruise of the Mediterranean and the adventure was like speed dating with the…
Read Full Recipe
Istanbul’s Blue Mosque and Creating Unique Travel Moments
We were in Istanbul for a brief two-day visit, one of many stops on a cruise of the Mediterranean. We frankly didn’t have high expectations for the city before arriving…
Read Full Recipe
House of the Virgin Mary – Ephesus, Turkey
I’m not a religious person in the traditional sense, although I would certainly say I have my spiritual moments. But for some reason when I travel I always find myself…
Read Full Recipe
Basilica of St. John, Selçuk Turkey
Ephesus and Selçuk Turkey are well known for their importance throughout the history of Western civilization, from the days of the ancient Greeks through the 14th century Turkish invasion. A…
Read Full Recipe
Five Unforgettable Travel Experiences
There are thousands of unique sites and scenes around the world, each wonderful in their own way. However, I am constantly amazed at how many people travel without truly experiencing…
Read Full Recipe