My Trip to Hallstatt, Austria
If you’ve ever dreamed of a perfect mountain village on a lake, then you dreamed of Hallstatt, with its picturesque views, ideal for your next screensaver. This village is a playground of natural beauty with a waterfall (my favorite) situated at the back of the village, which flows through the town to the lake. It…Read More
Traveling to Greece (Part IV): Island Hopping in Greece
This is part four of my four-part series about my trip to Greece. Check out the previous installments: 1. Traveling to Greece (Part I): Getting to Greece 2. Traveling to Greece (Part II): A Historical Tour in Greece 3. Traveling to Greece (Part III): Delphi and Athens Island hopping around the Greek archipelago was one…Read More
Traveling to Greece (Part III): Delphi and Athens
This is part three of my four-part series about my trip to Greece. Check out the previous installments: 1. Traveling to Greece (Part I): Getting to Greece 2. Traveling to Greece (Part II): A Historical Tour in Greece My trip to the monasteries was not an easy one. I had to squeeze it into my…Read More
Traveling to Greece (Part II): A Historical Tour in Greece
This is part two of my four-part series about my trip to Greece. Check out the first installment, “Traveling to Greece (Part I): Getting to Greece.” Let’s get back to the story of my visit to Greece, starting with my ferry ride. I had no intention of renting a cabin on the ferry, so I…Read More
Traveling to Greece (Part I): Getting to Greece
This is part one of my four-part series about my trip to Greece. My journey to Greece started with me driving from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. because I somehow missed the ferry from Croatia to Italy. I raced against time, driving at speeds of 100-110 mph from the middle of Croatia to the middle…Read More
My Trip to Jordan
Jordan is a neutral country in the middle of several other countries that are at war in the Middle East. Surprisingly, there is no evidence of the neighboring turmoil once you enter the country’s border. I regret not having much time to spend in Jordan; however, here is a helpful tip I can share if…Read More
Lebanon
I was very interested in visiting Lebanon, especially because many American travelers have blacklisted this country ever since they’ve been at war with Israel. Most people asked me, “Why Lebanon?” and I was like, “Why not Lebanon?” Everyone in the Middle East that I talked to said they have some of the best food. The…Read More
Adventures in Egypt
Don’t miss the amazing photo gallery at the end of this post, packed with photos from my trip to Egypt. Egypt is an amazing place. Once a cradle of dynasties along the Nile, it’s home to some of the most ancient history in the world. Cairo Cairo doesn’t look as modern as you’d expect for…Read More
Visiting Cyprus Island
The island of Cyprus is one of eighteen islands that contain territories of multiple countries. According to Wikipedia: The Republic of Cyprus is de facto partitioned into two main parts: the area under the effective control of the Republic, located in the south and west and comprising about 59% of the island’s area, and the…Read More
Speaking of Croatia: Part 7, Plitvice Lakes National Park
I didn’t know such beautiful places existed in the world. Plitvice Lakes National Park in Croatia has some of the most magnanimous combinations of waterfalls and lagoons I have ever seen, including places viewed on TV. Plitvice Lakes National Park The waterfall system at Plitvice Lakes National Park has a grand waterfall, and you have…Read More