Every year, I create a holiday gift guide to feature the best gifts for travelers, but this year I'm changing it up. In the style of Oprah's Favorite Things, I'm revealing my favorite things for 2013. These are great gifts for female travelers or anyone in your life. I own all of these products … [Read more...] about Caroline’s Favorite Things 2013
Disappointment at Pamukkale
From the moment I saw pictures of Pamukkale, I was excited to visit. The World Heritage site in southwestern Turkey means "cotton castle" for the terraces made from carbonate minerals. You can see the white pop out against the otherwise brown and green landscape from miles away. It's also home to … [Read more...] about Disappointment at Pamukkale
An American in Gallipoli
Gallipoli. To some of the world's populations, the name of this town is associated with bloodshed, war, and loss. To others, like most Americans, it means nothing. It's a name not immediately recognized if at all. But to Australians, New Zealanders and Turks, it's like Normandy or Pearl … [Read more...] about An American in Gallipoli
The Tombs of Myra
After many days on the water, I was ready for land. A big night of drinking at Smugglers Cove had made our crew worse for the wear, in search of hangover remedies, doctors and pharmacies. We were taken to shore and shuttled into the modern town of Demre to repair ourselves and spend the … [Read more...] about The Tombs of Myra
Photo Friday: Blue Mosque at Night
I hope you haven't had your fill of Turkey, both the food and the country, because I'm excited to share some of my favorite photos from Istanbul, taken on my last night in the country before I spent a long night at the airport. I was staying at Cheers Lighthouse hostel in Sultanahmet, located right … [Read more...] about Photo Friday: Blue Mosque at Night