Ortaköy is a picturesque village on the European side of the Bosphorus in Istanbul, Turkey. It’s been overrun by tourists but is still an enjoyable place to spend some time.
Kuzguncuk is one of my favorite places to spend time in Istanbul. It’s a small village on the Asian side of the Bosphorus between Paşalimanı and Beylerbeyi.
Lively Galata is one of the most interesting neighborhoods in Istanbul, Turkey. It’s located in the district of Beyoğlu, on the slope of a hill leading down to the north shore of the Golden Horn.
Willemstad is the capital and largest city of Curaçao. It’s a scenic city with lots to discover.
Balat is an interesting neighborhood along the Golden Horn in Istanbul, Turkey. It sits between Fener and Ayvansaray in the Fatih district.
Büyükada, which literally translates to “Big Island”, is the biggest of Istanbul’s Princes’ Islands. It’s the most frequently visited of the islands and probably has the most attractions.
Heybeliada is the second biggest of the Princes’ Islands in Istanbul. It makes for a nice, relaxing day trip from the bustling and chaotic mainland.
Tiberias is a small city on the Sea of Galilee in Israel. It’s considered one of the Four Holy Cities of Judaism along with Jerusalem, Hebron, and Safed.