Our first few days in Istanbul have been rather challenging. Checked in the Grand Hyatt located in the Beyoğlu area of the Modern side of Turkey (still 600 years old,
Istanbul, Turkey – 2025
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Cappadocia, Turkey – 2025
OMG…when I came here in 2011, this was my favorite area of Turkey…and after 3 full days of exploring here…I’m certain it will remain my favorite.
Pamukkale, Turkey – 2025
Pamukkale is famous for its stunning white travertine terraces formed by mineral-rich thermal waters.
Gocek, Turkey – 2025
Gocek ….located on the Mediterranean is famous for its natural beauty ….surrounded by 12 islands which create a natural harbor of almost round shape protecting it from the wind making it a “natural marina”.
Kalkan, Turkey – 2025
We all had the same reaction when our van pulled up to the Kalkan Villa…. WOW! The View is spectacular!
Switzerland …2025 let the adventure begin
Our trip from Austin to Lucerne was going well until we arrived in Philadelphia. Then all chaos broke loose.
Lucerne, Switzerland
When we were planning our trip to Switzerland, I asked Cissy where she wanted to stay in Lucerne ….a small city of 82,000
Glacier Express train thru Switzerland – 2025
We traveled by private car about an hour and a half south east of Lucerne to a small thermal spa town called Bad Ragaz.
Germany Summer 2025
Our cruise down the Rhine and Mosel rivers started in Basel Switzerland and floated us thru 4 countries…
Cologne Germany 2025
As we continued to float the Rhine River thru Germany for several days, we had the privilege of visiting some ancient castles
Amsterdam – BICYCLE TOWN
Arriving in Amsterdam was not the thrill I expected. Having visited this city multiple times in the past, I have always been fascinated with its amazing architecture…
UNFORGETTABLE Tanzania!
After almost 3 days of travel, we arrived in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. It was touch and go for a week prior to beginning our adventure due to the riots over political unrest following their the recent election.
Tanzania Safari Camp #2
Welcome to Siwandu, tucked inside the lush, lake-dotted Nyerere National Park—formerly the Selous, but now with even more bragging rights.
Dian Turner
I believe traveling is the best classroom there is—no homework, no exams, just really good stories.