In 2014, the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul was listed as the world’s most popular tourist attraction with over 91 million annual visitors. With 61 covered streets and over 3,000 shops, there is literally something for everyone within this amazing maze of consumption. Shopping for everything from lanterns to ladles, its almost impossible to leave empty handed. … Continued
Separating Europe and Asia, and connecting the Black Sea with the Mediterranean, the Bosphorus is the lifeblood of Istanbul. It has served a strategic body of water for the Roman and Ottoman Empires alike, and remains a major shipping and trade port. The Bosphorus cruise starts out by passing under the famous Galata Bridge, where you’ll … Continued
The Blue Mosque is the quintessential landmark in Istanbul, Turkey. Visitors from all around the world travel to here to witness its architectural beauty, and experience its rich religious history. I recently teamed up with Walks of Turkey to shoot a five-part series around Istanbul – and there’s no better place to start then one … Continued
Warning: Northeastern Brazil is very dangerous – There is a 25% chance you will get lost, there is a 50% chance you will get sunburned, and there is a 75% chance you won’t want to leave – be very careful. The main culprit behind these scientific statistics (that I made up) is the never-ending coastline … Continued
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Marriott Rewards Credit Card from Chase for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. Why do we travel? What are we looking for? What makes us happy? For me, I travel to interact with people, experience cultures, and have life-changing adventures. I follow the concept … Continued
Where do you dream of traveling to in 2015? Looking for an entertainment-filled excursion in a city like Orlando, New Orleans, New York City, Las Vegas or Williamsburg? Or maybe you’d prefer to simply enjoy the amazing scenery around you in Phoenix, Hawai‘i, Mexico, Colorado or Utah. Wyndham Vacation Resorts is looking for your input … Continued
The capital city of Brasilia isn’t high on the priority list for many foreign travelers in Brazil. It’s quiet, organized, and focused around the political and judicial operations of the country. This was President Kubitschek’s goal when he moved the capital from Rio de Janeiro to Brasilia in the 1950’s – to get away from … Continued
With all the hype around Rio de Janeiro and its beautiful beaches, it’s easy to overlook the other hot spots around Brazil. I get it; many tourists want to see the most popular places within a particular country, and don’t have time for much else. But let me just tell you; if you go to … Continued
More than just a picture, travel photography shows an emotion : the story of a meeting with the unknown, the discovery of places and people, the realization of a special moment… After the succes of its last year contest, Flying Blue, the Air France/KLM fidelity program, will soon start the 2015 edition of its travel … Continued
When I created my five-year travel plan (five years ago), Brazil was supposed to be the final trip. I thought working at the World Cup and living in Rio de Janeiro would be the perfect climax to all my Latin America adventures. From there, I’d return to the States, start the next business, find a … Continued