An itinerary and planning for “The Great Eastern Summer”, a trip of a lifetime, across three continents and over thirty countries. With three months open for travel my friend Bill and I were set to do some serious exploring. We would start in Africa, go on safari and climb Mount Kilimanjaro, then venture into the … Continue reading The Great Eastern Summer
Four Countries in 2 Weeks: Turkey, Bangladesh, Bhutan, and India Exploring Istanbul in a day to see the main sights including the Byzantine Hippodrome, the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkitpa Palace, the Basilica Cistern and a Bosphorous Cruise. Checking off Turkey, country 54, on the tour! There is a reason why Istanbul is the second … Continue reading Istanbul in a Day
Preview of an upcoming trip to Turkey, Bangladesh, Bhutan, and India ticking off four new countries to bring the country count to 57! Neel, my enthusiastic Indian friend, told me a month ago that he was planning a trip back to the motherland. This was great news, as I always wanted to visit India. Immediately … Continue reading Four Countries in 2 Weeks: Turkey, Bangladesh, Bhutan, and India