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Author Archives: Craig
Sanremo, on the Ligurian coast: an era of days gone by
Sanremo is an interesting town along the Ligurian coast that I had always wanted to visit. For a short visit, it’s a lovely place. Continue reading
Bern Switzerland – the capital of an amazing country that acts more like a welcoming village
I must admit that I have never visited Bern before, nor even thought about it. I guess the largesse that is Zurich and Lausanne just overshadows what is truly an amazing town. But if your travels give you the chance … Continue reading
Cortona Italy – Cortona and the villa near it are truly one of the most amazing finds I have ever made.
Cortona and the villa near it are truly one of the most amazing finds I have ever made. Continue reading
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Tagged best hotel, cortona, hiking, italy, linden, mountain biking, relax, tuscany
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Athens Greece – Athens is probably one of the top 10 places that everyone should visit once in their life.
I’ve heard people say that Athens – and Greece in general – is not safe. I say you are wrong! Never have I met a more welcoming and kind country and its people than I have in Athens and Greece as a whole. Continue reading
Porto Cervo – If money is no object, this is the place for you. But you should still go, if even on a budget!
Porto Cervo and the Costa Smeralda is a stunning and enchanting place that everyone should visit at least once in their lives. Continue reading
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Tagged people watching, port town, porto cervo, relax, sardinia, short trip
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Oxford UK – The tranquility that is Oxford
Oxford is amazing, the people really quite kind, and the variety of restaurants truly outstanding. Continue reading
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Tagged best hotel, historic sites, oxford, relax, UK, United Kingdom
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Cambridge UK – The perfect escape from the insanity that is London
The perfect escape from the insanity that I feel and find when in London Continue reading
Bergamo Italy – A tranquility and joy of life that we should all aspire to
To say that I am enamored with Bergamo is an understatement. There is tranquility, a vibrancy, a friendliness, and a peacefulness in this hilltop town that no one word can adequately describe. Continue reading
Vienna Austria – The sounds of kindness and warm-heartedness abound
I love Vienna. (Yes, insert the Ultravox classic, if you must!) The city is clean, the people are kind and helpful, the public transport is nearly perfect (the CAT train doesn’t quite run early enough for those early am flights out of Vienna), and the food really coming in to its own. If you haven’t been, you must go. And if you’ve been, please return: it is nearly Europe’s most perfect city! Continue reading
Yalikavak Turkey – It’s not Bodrum, but a better neighbor
So Yalikavak isn’t in Bodrum. And so it may be a “suburb” albeit a hike away. Don’t hold it against them and go here for further recharging. And if you need a bit of culture, do the trip to Pamukkale: it’s worth your time and a numb butt! Continue reading
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Tagged beach, Pamukkale, recharge, ruins, turkey, yalikavak
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Fethiye Turkey – The perfect place to relax and unwind
I can’t really explain what it was about Fethiye that I loved but I did and I cant wait to return! I hope you enjoy it too! Continue reading
A college town with an attitude
The mix of English and French, and the desire for independence, makes this a great city with a funky attitude! Continue reading
Sydney Australia – Beach town in a big city
Not everyone love Sydney, or will, but I suspect that the love/hate relationship will be the same as it is for San Francisco: you either love it or you hate it. So just bite the bullet and go! Continue reading
The “red city” should be on everyone’s bucket list
Marrakech is divine and a place that should be on everyone’s bucket list. Like much or Morocco, the people are nice, the food amazing, and the sites just absolutely breathtaking. Continue reading
Worth the adventure
The blue city, like the red (Marakesh) and the white (Rabat) are places that really must be seen. Continue reading
Gorgeous islands and lovely people for a wonderful experience
What amazing architecture – and I mean well beyond the stereotypical “Scandinavian minimalism” that you see everywhere – and the people were sweet, kind and helpful. Continue reading
Costa Rei has the charm that Villasmius doesn’t because it’s small and quaint
When you only have so many days to explore, sometimes a little more money is worth the pain to your bank account so you might consider Costa Rei Continue reading
Lovely town that is probably the most “cosmopolitan” in Sardegna
Cagliari is probably the most metropolitan of the cities on Sardegna. But don’t come here looking for fantastic shopping, an abundance of ruins, or anything else of that nature; it’s the capital, and a port, and that’s it. Continue reading
As a stop-over, it’s not that bad
What an interesting place! This little city on a port really is just a stop-over for other locations on the island. It’s a shame as the people really are lovely and helpful but there isn’t a whole lot to do … Continue reading
Sant Tomas a small bit of peace and relaxation
For just a bit of relaxation and solitude, Menorca and Sant Tomas are your place. Unlike Ibiza and Majorca, this is all about the sun and rest. Continue reading
Zagreb, Croatia
With 2 full days, you can explore the many wonders of Zagreb and be completely satiated by the time you leave. People watching could add a third day, but the Croatian past-time of window shopping and looking for shoes can make this a bit of a challenge if the truth be told. Continue reading
Dubrovnik, Croatia
Dubrovnik is a gorgeous place to visit but really is a tourist trap. That’s not saying you shouldn’t go, just understand what you are getting yourself in to before you go and everything will be good and you will have a wonderful experience. Continue reading
Lisbon, Portugal
Portugal is a fascinating country that, unfortunately, has been hit by the economic crisis resulting in high unemployment and fearful citizens. But don’t let that stop you from going at least once in your life. Continue reading
Paris, France
walk everywhere. Really. Don’t stop. Just walk and you will see the beauty that is Paris in all it inspired splendor. Continue reading
Melbourne, Australia
(Updated 03 August 2013) The Australians are truly some of the nicest, most accommodating, and most giving people I have ever met in all of my travels. Perhaps it’s just that large island in the middle of nowhere that is … Continue reading
Canakkale, Turkey
Canakkale is really an interesting little village right on the Dardanelles whose major claim to fame is Troy. As such, Canakkale is pretty much the only place to stay if you want to take a dolmus (really, a public mini … Continue reading
Selcuk, Turkey
Selcuk is an interesting place and one that is hard to recommend to be honest. If it weren’t for its proximity to Efes (Ephesus), I wouldn’t even recommend it. But because it is the closest place to stay for Efes, … Continue reading
Alacati, Turkey
Alacati is a small village a couple of kilometres from the beaches and don’t worry, you can do the walk with ease. Not only is the walk pleasant and you will see numerous summer houses, but it also gives you a bit of a push for the long day ahead of relaxing on the beach. Continue reading
istanbul Turkey
If you ever have the chance to go to istanbul, you really must go. What an amazing, splendid, and gorgeous place Continue reading
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Tagged ayasofya, black sea, Gallata Tower, istanbul, mosques, sultanahmet
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