We took a chance. After emailing a couple of places in 2 different towns in southwestern Turkey, Deb and I heard from Beliz at Karia Bel’ Hotel in the village of Bozburun. Located southwest of Marmaris, this boutique hotel was affordable, yet looked quite nice. When we arrived at the appointed place in the harbor…
4 years ago, I landed in Turkey. Morocco had been the original destination, but with the Arab Spring taking hold in places like Tunisia and Egypt, Turkey felt safer. So, I landed in Istanbul with a friend and nothing planned beyond 4 nights in this city of East meets West. We really didn’t know exactly…
I find it difficult to describe the Valpolicella region in northern Italy. It’s a place that makes me feel like a teenage girl, giddy with happiness. It started with the big, bold wine, Amarone, and has moved to something much more. I think I might be in love… My Irish friend and her husband introduced me…
As soon as we crossed the border I could feel it. Even on that speeding train I could tell. We were in Italy. Italia! The vibe was different. I sensed that crazy Italianness (I think I just made up a new word) in my bones. While I really love Switzerland (it’s beautiful), Italy has my…
As we prepare to go abroad for a research trip in Europe, we’re reminded of some of the little things that we love about traveling to other countries… One of my favorite things to do while traveling abroad is to go to a supermarket, a grocery store. I become a local as I shop…
Has this ever happened to you? You travel to a city or town and you eat at a great restaurant. You don’t exactly remember the name, but you have a vague notion of where it is. You return to said city or town and try to find this restaurant. But, it remains elusive. Then you become obsessed…
