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Athens : Modern Comforts Amid Ancient Wonders
50 Years Later I visited Athens as a college student in December, 1975. Bill had never been there, so we decided to make it our launch point for a winter abroad. Having immersed ourselves in the ancient worlds of Sicily and Turkey this past year, it seemed only logical to circle back to ancient Greece.…
Exploring Istanbul: A Journey through Time
October 2025 Just the name Istanbul conjures up exotic images of the ancient world: crowded bazaars, mysterious harems, dens of iniquity, historic battles, biblical references, and political intrigue. Called Constantinople until 1930, when it officially became Istanbul, this city has a fascinating history. Geographically straddling Europe and Asia, strategically placed on two sides of the…
The Stunning Valley of the Temples in Agrigento,Sicily
February 16-18, 2025 After our relaxing stay in Cefalu, we headed to our next destination: Agrigento and the Valley of the Temples. Rather than navigate the inconvenience of the Sunday train schedule, we opted to splurge on a private driver to take us via Sicily’s interior. It was a pleasant ride and an opportunity to…
Cefalu: Sicilian Charm in the Off- Season
(February 12-16, 2025) On the northeast coast of Sicily, an hour by car from Palermo, is scenic Cefalu. We traveled there by train from Taormina and stayed for four nights at the Sunset Hotel. The hotel had beautiful views of the sea and was an easy 10 minute walk into town. The waterfront path goes…
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