London in 36 hours
Is London in 36 hours pure idiocy? It was all I had. Last time I visited London, it was August 2020. I travelled to attend a funeral for my former partner, one which I hoped would not happen for at least another 20 years. Due …
Tag: solo travel
Why not visit Turkey this year? Here is what you need for a wonderful trip!
Turkey has recently been one of the places to escape the madness, the overtime and the ever changing sets of rules that have dictated life in the past two years. Have you considered to visit Turkey this year? And while I am making more vague …
A Turkish Hamam Visit – the Authentic and the Touristy
What can you expect from a Turkish Hamam visit? Have you ever wondered, but not quite dared to visit one? Well… Turkey, and Istanbul in particular, is a perfect place for a first-time Turkish hamam visit. What kind of hamam to visit? Only one piece …
My Visa-free Russia Trip
Now that I have returned from Russia, I cannot wait to give you the full report on my visa-free Russia trip! I booked this a few months ago when I figured out I can visit Russia without a visa, if only for a relatively short …
The Great Southeast Anatolia Express
In November I finally went on a proper trip again – to Southeast Anatolia. This year had been difficult to far, but with some of the issues resolved and some health scare resolved, there was no reason NOT to go on a trip to faraway …
My optimistic 2022 Travel Plans
Just finished a glorious rehash of the previous year, and already off to make 2022 travel plans… well, not quite! We are going through an Omikron Surge right now in Germany, Berlin, where I work, has a seven-day incidence of about 1000 infections per 100.000, …
All Signs on Go? My 2021 travel plans- served up with cautious optimism
Do you have 2021 travel plans? Within the past two, weeks, coinciding with the warmer weather, our incidence rates dropped from close to a hundred to just over twenty here in Germany, and everything seems to be opening up at rapid speed. What does that …
Tel Aviv Bauhaus Architecture walk – a perfect walk for Sabbath
As someone who loves historic architecture and had their first office overlooking the Dessau Bauhaus, viewing the Bauhaus Architecture of Tel Aviv was on my wish list for years. Welcome to my Tel Aviv Bauhaus Architecture walk! Unlike many Bauhaus sites in Germany, central Tel …
Hotel Review: Continental Hotel Tanger
I am just using this Continental Hotel Tanger review to unapologetically dump some salivatory vintage Moroccan interior pictures on you. These I recently noticed in some folder and thought “oooh I would love to return there”. But of course, like most sensible people here, I …
How to visit Petra with limited mobility and gently walk this ancient city
The ancient Nabataean city of Petra is by far the famous and most visited place in Jordan. But can you visit and enjoy Petra with limited mobility? When I read about Jordan, I read that the area is really hilly. And the village of Wadi …
How much is a trip to Jordan?
Jordan is a wonderful country to travel. It offers rich Middle Eastern Culture, a friendly welcoming environment and last not least one of the “New Seven wonders of the World”, the ancient city of Petra. But how much is a trip to Jordan really? To …
What can you realistically expect from a Day Trip to Wadi Rum?
When I planned my little winter sun trip to Jordan, I didn’t plan on visiting Wadi Rum. My priorities were on Petra, catching some sun in Aqaba and viewing the Desert Castles east of Amman. So I simply ran out of time. However, after seeing …
Jordan in winter: a tale of adventure and incredible hospitality
Apologies for staying unusually quiet these last few weeks! After producing a few new blog posts over the quiet period of the holidays, work was unusually busy, and then I went on my much-awaited winter sun holiday. Or so I thought… Do you wonder what …
Classical Music in St Petersburg: How to find hidden treasures
Russia and the former Soviet Union have an excellent reputation for classical music and dance performances. And when visiting St Petersburg, the Mariinsky (formerly Kirov) Theatre will spring to mind. It is the most famous theatre in St Petersburg – and also the most expensive. …
Two Days in Samarkand: What not to miss (Part Two)
I had the opportunity to fulfill a big dream, thanks to an unexpected week off work and the end of the Uzbek visa rule in March. And I had to act fast before this gift of extra time was to be booked up. Quickly I …
