Dolmabahçe Palace: The First Extravagant Western Style Palace during the Ottoman Era
Palaces like this can only be dreamed about in fantasies. A strait with blue waters and seagulls soaring above. A vast garden that blossoms roses, jasmines and marigolds. Dazzling architecture that looks like it came right out of a fairy tale. This is exactly what Dolmabahçe Palace is. Cradled on the European shores of the Bosphorus Strait, Dolmabahçe Palace is a dazzling blend of imperial … Continue reading Dolmabahçe Palace: The First Extravagant Western Style Palace during the Ottoman Era
Blue Exorcist Kyoto Saga Real Life Locations You Can Visit in Japan
When Blue Exorcist first dropped, it took the anime fandom by storm with its unique story telling of Satan’s son, an exorcist with blue flames and comedic timing that has audiences in stiches. Though the lore of Blue Exorcist takes place in Japan, the setting is completely fictional which meant experiencing the anime only existed on screen. But that all changed when the season “Blue … Continue reading Blue Exorcist Kyoto Saga Real Life Locations You Can Visit in Japan
7 Best Places to see Autumn Leaves in Kyoto
There are few places in the world where the trees erupt into vivid shades of crimson and gold in the fall season from October to December and none quite compare to the breathtaking beauty of autumn in Kyoto, Japan. The capital city of Japan gets painted with divine beauty where red maple trees and golden gingko leaves surround the temples, old walkways and modern streets … Continue reading 7 Best Places to see Autumn Leaves in Kyoto
The Petra Main Trail: See the Rose City’s Most Important Monuments in a Day
The most walked by travelers and once walked by the Nabateans that built the Rose City – the Main Trail of Petra is how you will see the city’s most iconic sites and even the lesser-known ones in a single day. The Trail starts at the Petra Visitor Center before sloping down into the valley, into the grandiose Siq, and deeper to a world where … Continue reading The Petra Main Trail: See the Rose City’s Most Important Monuments in a Day
Top 8 Best Tashkent Hotels in Uzbekistan: Luxury & Budget
Tashkent, the vibrant capital of Uzbekistan, is a city that fuses Soviet-era cool with ancient Silk Road charm. Whether you’re here to explore its grand mosques, sip tea in leafy courtyards, or dive into platefuls of plov, one thing’s for sure, you need a great place to crash at the end of the day. And luckily, these amazing Tashkent hotels has stepped up its hospitality … Continue reading Top 8 Best Tashkent Hotels in Uzbekistan: Luxury & Budget
Göreme Open-Air Museum: Sacred Cave Churches in Cappadocia
Beneath the soft curves of Cappadocia’s surreal landscape lies a world shaped by centuries of faith and resilience. The Göreme Open-Air Museum, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985, was once a thriving monastic center for early Christians escaping persecution and punishments of war. After Christianity was legalized in the Roman Empire, the region became a spiritual refuge during the Arab-Byzantine wars. Christians who fled … Continue reading Göreme Open-Air Museum: Sacred Cave Churches in Cappadocia
Petra Canyon Hotel – A 9.5 Rated Stay in The Heart of the Rose City
From the moment your driver rolls into the parking of the Petra Canyon Hotel, perched upon a tiny hill, you are greeted with warm smiles and that quiet attention to detail that sets the tone for your stay. As the doors open, you step into a softly lit lobby where elegance and luxury show in polished floors, extravagant decor and a greeting from the reception … Continue reading Petra Canyon Hotel – A 9.5 Rated Stay in The Heart of the Rose City
Map of Petra – The Complete Petra Trails Guide of The Rose City
“A red-rose city, half as old as time”– John William In a world that’s unlike anything else, surrounded by pink stones and valleys unlike anywhere else, stands the ruins of a rock-cut city that still ignites wonder and awe in its visitors. Built by the Nabateans in the 3rd century, Petra, known as the Rose City, with its pink colored sands and equally rose-colored rocks … Continue reading Map of Petra – The Complete Petra Trails Guide of The Rose City
The Best Things to do in Key West Florida from Historic Mansions, & Wildlife Refuges to Shipwrecks and Ghost Tours
By Dheepratim Das Part of the Florida Keys archipelago and nicknamed “the Conch Republic” Key West in Florida is a mix of Cuban culture, Spanish history and tales of pirates! As the southernmost point of the United States, it was once a thriving center for shipwreck salvaging in the 19th century and the island quickly became one of the wealthiest cities in the nation. Over … Continue reading The Best Things to do in Key West Florida from Historic Mansions, & Wildlife Refuges to Shipwrecks and Ghost Tours
Goreme Reva Hotel Review: An Underrated Stay in Cappadocia
Cappadocia is filled with amazing stays. So much so that choosing a hotel becomes a confusing maze of figuring out which hotels to book. This is especially true in Goreme, where the city is located near the iconic Cappodocia fairy chimneys, the hot air balloon rides and the Goreme Open Air Museum. While there are plenty of hotels in Goreme ranging from budgets to luxury, … Continue reading Goreme Reva Hotel Review: An Underrated Stay in Cappadocia