
Istanbul: The City of 3,000 Mosques
We have had such an amazing time exploring Istanbul. It’s the largest city in Turkey and is full of amazing architecture, culture, and historical monuments. Istanbul is the home to 3,000 mosques, which are all beautiful and unique. A few of the popular ones that we had the opportunity to explore were the Blue Mosque, the…
April 14, 2021

The Topkapi Palace: Palace of the Ottoman Empire
Welcome to the Topkapi Palace. This amazing museum sits in the east of Istanbul in Turkey. The Topkapi Palace also means Cannon Gate Palace. In the 15th and 16th centuries, the Topkapi Palace served as the main residence and administrative headquarters of the Ottoman Empire. Centuries later, the Topkapi Palace converted to a famous museum after…
April 2, 2021

Hagia Sophia: A Church, a Mosque, and Now a Museum
We got to visit one of the most beautiful buildings in the world. The exquisite Hagia Sophia is a religious site built between 532-537 A.D. This stunning building was an important monument for both the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires. It was once a church, later a mosque, and now a museum. The Hagia Sophia This location is…
March 31, 2021

The Galata Tower: Incredible Views of Istanbul
Welcome to the Galata Tower located in Istanbul, Turkey. I would highly recommend checking out this incredible location if you’re traveling through Istanbul. This amazing sight was built in the 14th century as a fortress to protect the district. Most of the walls are gone now, but the tower still stands tall today for locals and tourists…
March 27, 2021

Pepo’s Galata: Traditional Turkish Cuisine
While exploring Istanbul in Turkey, we ate at a few amazing restaurants worth mentioning. Located behind the famous Galata tower is Pepo’s Galata restaurant, which was amazing. It sits directly behind the tower in one of the alleyways. This restaurant delivers both delicious food and amazing service. Pepo’s Galata Pepos is known to be one of the…

Boat Ride on the Bosphorus Strait
Welcome to Istanbul, Turkey. Istanbul is a major city nestled between Europe and Asia across the Bosphorus Strait. The old city reflects the cultural influences of the many empires that once ruled. It’s also been the middle-man in resolving many disputes between countries. Istanbul contains three seas: the Golden Horn, the Bosporus, and the Sea of…
March 18, 2021

W Istanbul: Luxury Boutique Hotel
Welcome to the luxurious W Marriott Hotel in Istanbul. This amazing boutique hotel is full of charm and luxury. We stayed at the W Istanbul for two nights and were super impressed with the service, staff, and amenities provided. I couldn’t recommend this hotel enough. Rihanna even stayed here when she was visiting, so you…
March 17, 2021

Danilovgrad, Montenegro: The Ostrog Monastery
Welcome back, everyone! We are now in the incredible city of Danilovgrad, Montenegro. This town is located at the center of Montenegro, near the Zeta River valley. We spent the majority of our time at the Ostrog Monastery. However, this city is full of history and has many options for tours and excursions. The landscape…
November 17, 2020

Hotel Airport in Tirana
While traveling through the city of Tirana in Albania, we stayed at the Hotel Airport for two nights. This hotel has received serval awards, including the “Travelers Choice” award from Trip-advisor. I would definitely recommend this hotel. The service was great! Tirana The most amazing thing about Albania was that the gas stations and restaurants…

Tirana, Albania: Bright Lights And Vibrant Colors
Hey everyone! Welcome back to another entry of my travel blog. This next stop is Tirana, Albania. This place is a trip! As you drive through the city, everything is lit up. Instead of the standard stop lights dangling over your head at the intersection, the entire pole lights up. They also light up with…
November 16, 2020

The Dukley Resort in Budva
While traveling through the city of Budva in Montenegro, we stayed at a beautiful resort called the Dukley Resort, which was phenomenal. We stayed here for about two and a half weeks. This resort was amazing and had excellent service. Dukley Resort This resort is located on the Zavala peninsula, which extends into the sea…
November 13, 2020

The Beautiful Blue Cave in Kotor
While traveling through the beautiful city of Kotor in Montenegro, we decided to take a boat tour on the Adriatic Sea, where we got to marvel at the scenery. It was easy to find a boat tour because many people were offering them throughout the city. The boat we chose was very comfortable, and there…