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Three Weavers Brewery x Bomba! Yucateco Delicacy
Drinking beers at Three Weavers Brewery while enjoying tacos from Bomba! Yucateco Delicacy was a well crafted match of happiness.

Nusr-Et Steakhouse – Maçka Palas
After so many days of vegetarian food with a little meat thrown in, I should have known better than to go hard on steak cooked in front of me with sizzling butter at Nusr-Et Steakhouse – Maçka Palas

Turquoz
Lunch at Turquoz at Park Hyatt Istanbul offers traditional delicious Turkish fare. Perfect while I waited for my room to be readied.

Park Hyatt Istanbul – Maçka Palas
After a week in Montenegro, Park Hyatt Istanbul – Macaka Palas in Istanbul was a truly welcomed space of refined relaxation.

Kang Ho Dong Baekjeong
Kang Ho Dong Baekjeong is a great restaurant for high quality, al la carte ordered Korean barbecue in Koreatown
Travel Photography

Viewing the Dotonbori Glico Sign and Exploring the Dotonbori District
Seeing the famous Dotonbori Glico Sign and walking around the Dotonbori District was like Time Square in New York City – times three

Fushimi Inari Taisha
The vermillion shine gateways of Fushimi Inari Taisha are visually iconic symbols of Kyoto and all of Japan.

Garden of the Gods
Every time I visit Garden of the Gods, I stand in awe of the beauty, the geological formations and the place itself.

Denver Botanic Garden
The Denver Botanic Garden is a modern, lush landscape full of delightful flora, fauna and pollinators galore
Tours Around the World

Istanbul: Asia Side Highlights in a Day
Booking a planned tour of Istanbul through Airbnb allowed me to explore the Asia side of Istanbul in a challenging yet rewarding way

Evening Guided Walking Tour of the Gion District in Kyoto, Japan
This evening walking tour of the Gion District in Kyoto, Japan was definitely a unique experience in managing tour expectations

From Tokyo: Guided Day Trip to Hakone, Owakudani & Mt. Fuji
Booking my day tour of Hakone, Owakudani & Mt. Fuji was a wonderful introduction and immersion to the landscape, culture and regional food of Japan

Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans, Volendam, and Marken Day Trip by Tours & Tickets
The “Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans, Volendam, and Marken Day Trip” by Tours & Tickets was a light yet comprehensive tour of the Dutch countryside, while highlighting traditional points of the Dutch culture