First inhabited by the Mycenaeans, the Acropolis (acro, meaning high and polis, meaning city), towers 490 feet over the city of Athens. Strategically positioned…
Athens was once the center of civilization….the pulse of the world and believed to be the center of the universe. Today it is a living…
The mainland in Greece holds such contrast to its beautiful Mediterranean islands and sailboats in the harbor. When I learned that our cruise itinerary included…
The sun shone so warmly on my face as the ship approached the cruise port of Kusadasi. The early brilliance casted shadows upon the hills…
The mountains surrounded us as the road twisted and turned towards our destination to Turkmen Carpet Weaving Center. The weather was perfect as the sun…
It was a wild ride, but I had finally arrived in Cape Town, South Africa. Departing the Columbus International Airport, my flight was scheduled…
Leaving Miletus, I caught a glimpse of a small ruin at the base of a large hill as our tour bus continued its return trip…
The Blue Mosque seemed to rise from the brick wall surrounding it and its tower-like minarets. A trip to Istanbul would not be complete without a…
Many of us on our tour could not wait to see The Spice Bazaar and Grand Bazaar of Istanbul. Known as the oldest shopping center in the…
It was a beautiful day, so I planned a visit to Vinoklet Winery & Restaurant on Cincinnati’s Westside. As I pulled into the parking lot,…