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Arts/Culture Wanderlust

Cappadocia: A Journey Through the Land of Fairy Chimneys and Mystical Caves

Cappadocia is a region in Central Turkey known for its geographical landscape caused by millions of year of volcanic eruptions. These surreal rock formations are known as fairy chimneys and mushrooms, but honestly, they also look like something folks are too polite to name. The cities in this region were built from cave dwellings. In fact, the area is known for its cave dwellings, its landscape, its cuisine, textiles and ceramic plates but especially its hot-air balloon rides. I stayed in a cave in the city of Goreme, the tourist center of the province of Nevsehir. This once rural and impoverished region is very much now a tourist city. Here’s what I learned and enjoyed about this unique region of Turkey ending my three weeks in this country….

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A Balloon’s Journey Soaring Over Cappadocia’s Timeless Landscape  

I always been fascinated by the photos I’ve seen of the Cappadocia Balloon Festival, one of the largest balloon festivals in the world, organized every July. The region’s stunning natural landscape of dramatic rock formations, fairy chimneys, and lush valleys is one of a kind. It has always been on my bucket list to visit this place and take a balloon flight regardless of when the festival is held. I somehow managed to take two, both times unable to contain my excitement. Here is why you may want to put this on your bucket list…..

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 Cairo Unveiled: A 10-Day Exploration of History, Culture, and Urban Life

In Cairo, Egypt for 10 days to experience ancient Egyptian civilization, from its mysterious pyramids, towering monuments, mummies, and tombs to its cuisine, artistry and way of life. Where else can you witness the Great Sphinx or visit a country once run by a powerful woman, Queen Cleopatra, 30 BCE? Cairo is the second largest city in Africa, the bustling capital of Egypt, a city rich in history and culture on the banks of the Nile River (the longest river in the world). Cairo, known as “Al-Qahira” in Arabic, is the largest city in the Arab world. It is also a city undergoing drastic changes. Here is my take on Egypt and what to explore when visiting…….

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 Dubai Desert Dreams: A City of the Future and What It Means

From London, headed to Dubai for a week’s stay to explore what has been the miraculous building of a futuristic city. Once a fishing town with less than 1200 people surrounded by a vast desert, today Dubai’s population has grown to 3 million+ representing over 200 nationalities. This is a duo language city – English and Arabic are equally used as tourism and commerce remains its new economy (no longer oil). A city much like Las Vega built in a desert with a vision of being an economic force formed during very different times with distinct agendas. One more futuristic than the other. The contrast between thousands of glass tower buildings and what is traditionally an Arab lifestyle is both dazzling as it is contrary. Here is my take on Dubai and what to explore when visiting…….

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Two Weeks in Istanbul: A Journey Through Time and Culture

The city of Istanbul is a densely populated metropolis of over 16 million people. It is famously known as the city between two continents – Europe and Asia divided by the waterway known as the Bosporus Sea Strait. This is a Muslim city with the opportunity to explore and learn about its many ancient mosques, cultural landmarks and museums. There is a timeless charm to the city with its many bazaars, blue mosques, historic neighborhoods, and the daily chanting of the EZAN (call to prayer), both haunting and mysteriously charming. Truly a two-week journey through time and culture. Here is what I’ve learned…

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Timeless Venice: 25 Days of Art, Culture, and History

Venice, known as “the floating city” is built on more than 100 small islands based on an intricate system of canals and waterways created by humans, unlike any in the world. A historic city known for its picturesque architecture, its Carnevale masks and traditions, its marbled palaces, Murano glass masters, and let me not forget, its romantic gondolas.  An immensely beautiful and timeless city confronted with its own ecological problems as the sea level continue to rise and over-tourism affects its authenticity and preservation. I spent 25 days exploring Venice, learning about its past, present and future. Here is what I experienced….

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Parallel Paths: 30 Days in London: Reflections of New York

London is the epitome of regal opulence, starting with the Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, the Changing of the Guard and countless royal palaces and monuments. There are also the iconic black cabs, the London Eye for the best views of the city and those red telephone booths that still work and tourists love to take selfies in. But for me, what was most striking was the similarities to New York City. Maybe I am feeling a bit home sick but London made me feel at home….

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Discovering Firenze: A Six Week Immersive Journey in Florence

The City of Florence is known as the birthplace of the Renaissance becoming a major artistic, cultural, commercial center then and now. Amazing art, well preserved Renaissance architecture, and famous landmarks such as the Duomo Cathedral and the Palazzo Vecchio. A beautiful Italian city with unique handmade leather goods, an eye for fashion, delectable cuisine, Chianti wine, delightful gelatos and those fancy Aperol Spritz’. I spent 6 weeks discovering Firenze, learning and enjoying all that it offers. If you are planning to visit or revisit Florence soon, check out my immersive journey in Florence….

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Tuscan Tales: A Journey of Friendship in the Countryside

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When a dear friend invites you to spend a week at a beautiful villa in the Tuscany countryside to celebrate her 75th birthday, what do you say? Heck yeah! It so happened I had already made plans to travel to Italy around the same time. When you are traveling solo, any time you can connect with folks from back home becomes priceless. Regardless of whether you are invited to celebrate someone’s birthday, Tuscany should be on your bucket list. Here is my Tuscan tale among many more on a journey of friendship, exploration and laughter….

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