My trip from Istanbul to Iznik Turkey

In 2016 I found a super cheap flight into Istanbul for a week. Since I was there I wanted to try a side trip somewhere and decided on Iznik. Here is Istanbul to Iznik Turkey.

2020 Travel and Adventure Show Denver (Review)

The Travel and Adventure Shows are the largest series of travel shows in the United States. I had the opportunity to experience my first show in Denver on February 22 and 23, 2020 at the 2020 Travel and Adventure show.

Layover in Istanbul – Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia

On our way home from our Egypt trip, we had a 21 hour layover in Istanbul. We wanted to make the most of it.

2019 Travel Year in Review

2019 travel was a relatively slow year for travel. We bought a house and that tied up funds for a while, but that doesn’t mean we didn’t do some traveling.

Best Things to do on a Long Layover at Paris CDG Airport

On a short layover in Paris CDG Airport you can do the usual like visit shops, and restuarants or just be bored sitting at your gate. But if you have a long layover at Paris CDG, I have something even better.

My Day Trip to Cambridge

After a couple days of work in Bedford, I had a free day. Instead of sticking around town, I decided to do a day trip to Cambridge, England.

My Misunderstanding at Marksburg Castle

The unique thing about Marksburg Castle is that it is the only castle on the Rhine in Germany that wasn’t destroyed during a war (the other castles have all been destroyed at one time or another and rebuilt).  So you are actually looking at what this castle really looked like 500 years ago. 

Facing My Fears in Madrid Spain

Travel provides us with many memorable travel experiences.  Sometimes you have to face your fears in Madrid Spain.

The Memorable Madrid Dinner Party

Travel creates many great memories.  Sometimes there is just a fun story and sometimes there is a Madrid Dinner Party

Top 7 Madrid Day Trips

We planned to spend a week in Madrid. Unlike most people I was underwhelmed by Madrid. After a day, we decided to see what else was around and took day trips. Here are those Madrid Day Trips.