5 Best City Views in the World

If you've read my blog for a while, it will come as no surprise that I love a good view, especially of a city skyline. Whenever I'm out-and-about in a place-- familiar or foreign-- I try to see if I can find a vantage point to take in all of the city in a single, … Continue reading 5 Best City Views in the World

Destination: Cappadocia, Turkey (Hot-Air Balloon Ride Edition)

When visiting the Cappadocia region of Turkey, a hot-air balloon ride often is included (or, at least recommended) on the itinerary. Hundreds of balloons take off every morning, bringing thousands of passengers over landscapes that appear out of this world. One might consider it a rite of passage, a sort of induction into Turkey itself, … Continue reading Destination: Cappadocia, Turkey (Hot-Air Balloon Ride Edition)

Destination: Brasov, Romania

Whereas Cluj-Napoca had been a stepping stone into my week-long visit of Romania, it was Brasov where I really got into the swing of things. In other words, Cluj had been a taster of the large Eastern European country, and Brasov was the main course. I spent three nights in town, the longest of the … Continue reading Destination: Brasov, Romania