Category Archives: Europe

The Turkish Bath

Posted on 27 May 2008 by k

Glancing back over our recent posts, I realized that we never posted the second half of our Turkish adventure. here goes… Imagine. A warm slab of marble, the echo of smooth stone water basins at the surround, steamy humidity and … Continue reading →

Posted in Adventure Travel, Asia, Europe, Turkey | Tagged , | Comments Off on The Turkish Bath

A Little R&R on Lake Como

Posted on 26 May 2008 by g

19446 The combination of two of K’s favorite things — water and mountains — provided the perfect backdrop for a relaxing holiday weekend getaway. In contrast to our travels over the last month, the primary objective this weekend was rest … Continue reading →

Posted in Adventure Travel, Europe, Italy | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on A Little R&R on Lake Como

Hitch Hiker’s Guide to Moscow

Posted on 17 May 2008 by k

Imagine my surprise on Monday as we stood outside a popular Moscow restaurant and I learned from my colleague that we would hitch a ride back to the hotel. With three people in our group, we stood on the curb … Continue reading →

Posted in Adventure Travel, Europe, Russia | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on Hitch Hiker’s Guide to Moscow

Surrealism

Posted on 16 May 2008 by k

18804 18884 18888 18940 Have you ever so abruptly arrived someplace that it takes a little while to believe you’re there? As we’ve been travelling so much for work and pleasure recently, we’ve had limited time to prepare ourselves—in some … Continue reading →

Posted in Adventure Travel, Asia, Europe, Russia | Comments Off on Surrealism

Welcome to Moscow

Posted on 15 May 2008 by g

18788 It was shortly past 10 o’clock when we arrived in the Red Square. The dark sky had a blue luster from the sun just below the horizon. As we passed through the Resurrection Gate, the square unfolded in front … Continue reading →

Posted in Adventure Travel, Asia, Europe, Russia | Tagged , , , , | 2 Comments

Turkish Delights

Posted on 9 May 2008 by k

18582 An early morning rise and a 3 hour flight, Istanbul greeted us by noon. In most of the cities we visit, taxi drivers speak English. Unfortunately for us, our Turkish cabbie did not. So, our first few miles from … Continue reading →

Posted in Adventure Travel, Asia, Europe, Turkey | 2 Comments

Moscow this Weekend?

Posted on 9 May 2008 by g

18778 My guess is that not many people decide to go to Moscow for a week on a whim. And I’m definitely not the whimsical kind of guy, but I decided this Wednesday to go to Moscow this weekend. Considering … Continue reading →

Posted in Adventure Travel, Asia, Europe, Life in London, Russia | Comments Off on Moscow this Weekend?