Monthly Archives: November 2015

Oopa, Oopa — Willie Wonka Redux?

Posted on November 28, 2015 by tourdetom

As a child I used to watch movies about the Greek gods including cartoons about Hercules (during Lunch with Casey). I’d studied Greek Mythology since high school. How naive was I? Very, it turns out. I was totally unprepared for … Continue reading →

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I Can’t Wait Forever…or Can I?

Posted on November 27, 2015 by tourdetom

Being in Asia (ok Asia Minor) is something I’d rarely contemplated. Visiting the ancient city of Ephesus, the site of significant Roman Empire ruins was a bonus: its also a UNESCO World Heritage Centre as determined by the United Nations … Continue reading →

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Olde City Tour – Istanbul

Posted on November 22, 2015 by tourdetom

I’m convinced that that best way to see Istanbul is with a guide — unless one speaks Turkish. We hired a government approved tourist guide who gave us a seven hour tour around and through the old city section of … Continue reading →

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Having My Turkey early  — Gobble, Gobble…

Posted on November 18, 2015 by tourdetom

Venturing to Asia, er, Southern Europe no wait…in Istanbal you straddle both. This week was the start of a 10-day cruise on the Mediterean Sea. Starting in Turkey and ending in Venice, Italy. Eight time zones since leaving home the … Continue reading →

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Travel Day

Posted on November 16, 2015 by tourdetom

Going on international trips is always an adventure.  Left for Istanbal via Paris yesterday.   Been at the Charles De Gaulle airport for two hours and have wait two more before we head to Turkey.  Lots of security here.  No … Continue reading →

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