Istanbul is the most populous city in Turkey and is the business and culture hub for the country. The city is divided into two parts – the European and the Asian side, divided by the Bosporous river. The population today is more than 10 million people and approximately 75% live on the European side of [...]

Dubai is a crazy place with some of the most extravagant man made structures (mainly made on the back of the workers that are imported), and can give Las Vegas a real run for the money in regards to over the top extravagance. You can visit the world islands (islands made to resemble the shape [...]

When you are in France, it definitely helps to understand a bit of the language.  It will make your travel easier and more enjoyable, but do you ever wonder if the French really understand what you are saying?  Well, watch this and form your own opinion. You need to a flashplayer enabled browser to view [...]

Here is an interesting article I found on airline food. The very mention of those two words is enough to provoke a strong — and usually negative — reaction from any passenger. read more | digg story

Should Turkey be permitted to join the European Union? I guess the answer to that question all depends on who you ask.  This is a divided issue currently facing European politics, with large implications in either direction.  Basically, it all boils down to this:  Most European governments favor Turkey membership into the EU, while public [...]

Istanbul – NOT Constantinople. This is without a doubt, one of the greatest and most historical cities in the world. There have been many influences to the city of Istanbul, which lasted under the Byzantine Empire for around 1000 years (under Constantine the Great). After this (around the 15th century), for the next 500 or [...]

Some tips to save money and do the environment a favor at the same time. Tips include ways to increase MPG, tweak lifestyle, reduce carbon footprint when flying, and more. read more | digg story

If you are contemplating a romantic trip to Paris, check out the video showing some of the best and most recognized sites in the world, including the Arc de Triumphe, Place de Concorde, Versailles, and the famous Eiffel Tower.  It is always one of our favorite places to visit, and we are drawn back by [...]

If you want to impress your travel date in Paris, your first stop for lunch should be Angelina on rue de Rivoli. DO NOT MISS THIS! It is a sandwich and tea room with great food, but that is not why you go there. They serve a special imported chocolate from North Africa (they won’t [...]

Amazing video of a Norwegian man skiing down the longest escalator in Europe, in Central London.  Awesome! You need to a flashplayer enabled browser to view this YouTube video