Most visitors in Istanbul will pass through Kabataş at one point or another. It’s a busy transportation hub located between Fındıklı and Dolmabahçe. There’s not much to see in the area other than a couple historic fountains.
Pamplona is a city in Colombia that’s a nice place to spend a day or two. It has a cool climate, a laid-back atmosphere, and decent low-key attractions to keep you busy.
San Andrés is a Caribbean island that belongs to Colombia. It features crystal clear waters, a rich English heritage, and a distinctly Caribbean feel.
Montgomery is the capital of Alabama and has a surprising amount of things to see and do. Whether you’re on the Civil Rights trail or Civil War trail, or just looking for some Southern culture, Montgomery makes a great choice.
I’ve been visiting Clearwater ever since my cousins moved there permanently from New York. It’s changed dramatically over the years, from a sleepier low-key destination to a place with huge expensive hotels lining the white sand beach. Honestly, I think it’s been ruined with all the development, but there have been a few positive changes.
As a wedding gift, my friend Tim bought us a train ride from Seattle to Chicago on the Amtrak Empire Builder line. We had been visiting Tim for a week after flying out from Chicago, and he said the train would be a great experience for me and Marisol.
The Paradise area of Mount Rainier National Park in Washington was named by James Longmire’s daughter, who upon seeing it exclaimed “Oh, what a paradise!”. It’s a fitting name, as there aren’t many places in the country as beautiful.
It took me no less than a day to fall in love with Seattle. The Emerald City is not only beautiful, it has character in its several interesting neighborhoods along with great food and music. A starting point to the Klondike Gold Rush, Seattle also has an intriguing history.