Kalambaka was totally unheard of until this trip. During the planning stages of our trip, we were considering of traveling through Thessaloniki. However, we had a change of mind due to time constraints. Train 884 a direct train from Athens … Continue reading Greece – Kalambaka
Athens Finally back in Europe to continue our next lap of the journey. My first time to Greece and always in my mind Greece is all about Zeus, Apollo and the most popular topic, Olympics. I keep forgetting those were … Continue reading Greece – Athens
A Wrap-up It has come for our Holy Land Tour to end. We have traveled three countries – Israel, Jordan and Turkey. My first time to each of these countries I hear about as a young kid. As an adult … Continue reading Holy Land Tours
An overnight flight from Izmir to Istanbul with only this thought on my mind – “Please please.. the next hotel please be better than the one in Kusadasi… I really need a more liveable space to bunk-in while on this … Continue reading Holy Land Tour ~ Istanbul
I can’t help but feel a sense of reluctance when we left Pamukkale for our drive to Kusadasi. It was quite convincing that Kusadasi is a resort town on Turkey’s Aegean coast and being the centre of art and culture … Continue reading Holy Land Tour ~ Izmir
After a day traveling from Cappadocia through Aksaray and Konya, a night rest at Pam Thermal hotel. What’s good? Love the buffet and the size of the room for 3. Though it was only one night, it was comfortable and … Continue reading Holy Land Tour ~ Pamukkale
Our final morning in Cappadocia was greeted with multitudes of hot-air balloons in the sky. The sight was amazing though it was not fully visible to the naked eye. A caravanserai was a roadside inn where travelers (caravaners) could rest … Continue reading Holy Land Tour ~ Aksaray to Konya
Cappadocia is situated in Central Anatolia region with exceptional natural wonders and unique historical and cultural heritage. Home of evil eye talisman, cone-shaped rock formations in Monks Valley, Kaymakli Underground City and Göreme Open Air Museum. The evil eye (Turkish: … Continue reading Holy Land Tour ~ Cappadocia
After a night’s stay in Amman, we departed for Petra in the morning. This is definitely like one of my dreams come true. Unfamiliar with “Petra”? If you have watched the movie “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade”, Al Khazneh … Continue reading Holy Land Tour ~ Petra