It has been two weeks since I arrived in Turkey, and I must say it is good to be back. Until about three years ago, I would spend three to four months every summer back in Turkey. However, this period marks the longest I have been away. So far, my […]
The first things that catch the eye when walking up this narrow stone street in old town Dubrovnik are the lanterns. Every gallery, shop and restaurant along the street displays a uniquely designed and decorated lantern, all floating over the crowded streets during the day and lighting up the city […]
Coming from a university town in a Northern Chicago suburb, my daily life evolved to strongly depend upon small, local venues with a warm atmosphere, friendly staff and appealing food and drinks. Be it the coffee shop around the corner from my apartment where the mornings begins or the Irish pub in […]
The long awaited dinner finally arrived. After an eventful day of wandering and kayaking, our appetites had reached their peak. A few months before our trip, my dear friend Erdem did a similar road trip through Southern Europe, similarly focusing on gastronomical pursuits. After listening to his stories and seeing […]
Leaving the concrete jungle behind, our depature from Milan took us North into the hills. We set up camp in the small commune of Dongo, situated on the Northwestern corner of Lake Como. Tucked away between the Bergamo alps, the surroundings of this glacial lake presented excellent opportunities for hiking, […]