A review of the Acropole Delphi Hotel in Delphi on the trip The Great Eastern Summer. Highlights Beautiful unobstructed views over the valley. Centrally located in walking distance of main sights. Friendly family-run service. Rich local history. Experience Delphi is a city literally steeped in mythology. Once called “the center of the world” and the … Continue reading Experience: Acropole Delphi Hotel
A review of the Menelaion Hotel in Sparta on the trip The Great Eastern Summer. Highlights Great central location near sights, restaurants, and nightlife. Exclusive pool. Historic property with modern comforts. Experience The Menelaion Hotel has just finished its renovations in 2010 which completely modernized it from the original neoclassical building which opened in 1935. … Continue reading Experience: Menelaion Hotel, Sparta
A review of the NJV Athens Plaza Hotel in Athens on the trip The Great Eastern Summer. Highlights Incredible views of Syntagma Square and the Acropolis. Central location. 5-star amenities and service. Experience Athens is the most visited city in Greece and one of the most visited in Europe. With a strong tourism market, luxury … Continue reading Experience: NJV Athens Plaza Hotel, Athens
The top 5 sights of Cyprus to see in two days from the trip The Great Eastern Summer. Cyprus is an island state in the Mediterranean and a member of the EU. Civilization has been traced back all the way to the 10th millennium BC and since then the island has been occupied by many … Continue reading Top 5 Sights of Cyprus
A review of Londa Beach Hotel in Limassol, Cyprus on the trip The Great Eastern Summer Highlights Pool and private beach in the middle of Limassol. Popular cosmopolitan restaurant and bar. Unique and modern minimalist rooms and suites. Personalized luxury spa. Professional, family-like staff. Experience In 2014, the Londa Beach Hotel received awards for Cyprus’ … Continue reading Experience: Londa Beach Hotel, Limassol
A review of Asimina Suites Hotel in Paphos, Cyprus on the trip The Great Eastern Summer. Highlights Great location near airport, town center, shopping, and nightlife. Private beach and beautiful outdoor pool. Service that goes the extra mile. Hotel spa featuring a wide selection of treatments and (including a sauna for nudists). Experience In 1980s … Continue reading Experience: Asimina Suites Hotel, Paphos
Exploring the sights of Frankfurt in a couple of hours on a layover before heading for Zanzibar on the trip The Great Eastern Summer. The fifth largest city in Germany is also one of the most important financial centers in the world. Frankfurt has been called “Mainhattan” (combining Main River and Manhattan) partly due to … Continue reading Frankfurt on a Layover
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
Atlas North: A Tour through Portugal, Morocco, Tunisia, and Algeria A morning in Dusseldorf exploring some tourist sights including on a long layover. Dusseldorf, a German state capital sits right on the Rhine River and is famous for its international business, finance, carnival, fine arts, beer, and cartwheeling. Yes, cartwheeling. Apparently this dates back to … Continue reading Dusseldorf
Atlas North: A Tour through Portugal, Morocco, Tunisia, and Algeria Arriving in country 61, Portugal. Touring the main sites of the capital Lisbon in a day with stops at St. George’s Castle, Palace Square, Jeronimos Monastery, and Belem Tower. Travel to Portugal With an evening flight from Newark, I arrived in Porto for a short … Continue reading Lisbon The City of Seven Hills