Because of my family history, I always try to visit old Greek villages in Anatolia. Sille is one that will always stick out in my mind.
At Izmir’s opposite shore lies the suburb of Karşıyaka, which, coincidentally, means “Opposite Shore”. The Greeks called it Kordelio (Κορδελιό). It’s a nice, quiet area that has pretty much nothing interesting to deter visitors away from Izmir proper, unless you’re into historic Levantine homes. If you are, you’re in luck!
Chios Town (Χίος), also called Chora (Χώρα) or sometimes Kastro (Κάστρο), is the capital of Chios, Greece, and the main city on the island. There are several points of interest and historic sites, along with a beautiful harbor lined with restaurants and cafés that are full of life day and night.
Pyrgi (Πυργί) is a medieval village in Chios, Greece, famous for the black and white geometrical designs on the buildings called xysta. Wandering through the narrow streets will leave you mesmerized by the designs. The village is located in the southern half of the island.
After walking from the parking lot in front of the Museum of Civilization (Musée de la civilisation) (which I couldn’t visit due to time constraints) into Lower Town (Basse-Ville) of Québec City, I was immediately transported from North America to what felt like Europe.
I explored downtown Montréal after visiting Olympic Park (Parc Olympique). There are some very interesting buildings and parks to be found.
After a visit to Casa Loma, I took a drive into downtown Toronto, parked the car, and walked to Nathan Phillips Square. It’s named for Nathan Phillips, the mayor of Toronto from 1955 to 1962. The square opened in 1965 and hold several popular events throughout the year, including concerts, farmers’ markets, and festivals.
The Art Institute of Chicago is one of the finest art museums in the world. With several important pieces in its collection and excellent temporary exhibits, it’s a must-see for art lovers visiting Chicago.