Tokyo, Kyoto & Osaka: Temples, Ramen, and the Art of Traveling JapanJapan's three great cities each tell a different story — Tokyo's electric energy, Kyoto's ancient stillness, and Osaka's unapologetic love of food make this the most rewarding multi-city trip in Asia
Istanbul, Turkey: Minarets, Cuisine, and the City Where East Meets WestIstanbul is one of the world's great sensory cities - where Byzantine cathedrals, Ottoman mosques, and a food scene built on centuries of spice trading make every corner feel like a discovery
Dubai & the Maldives: Overwater Villas, Desert Safaris, and the Ultimate EscapeThe Maldives and Dubai make the most extraordinary pairing - overwater villas on the Indian Ocean followed by desert safaris and the Burj Khalifa.
Nusr-Et Steakhouse – Maçka PalasAfter 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
TurquozLunch 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 PalasAfter a week in Montenegro, Park Hyatt Istanbul – Macaka Palas in Istanbul was a truly welcomed space of refined relaxation.
Le Safran RestaurantAfter a long day of walking and touring Istanbul, I walked to Le Safran Restaurant tired and hungry for local fare
Istanbul: Asia Side Highlights in a DayBooking a planned tour of Istanbul through Airbnb allowed me to explore the Asia side of Istanbul in a challenging yet rewarding way
Tria Elegance Terrace RestaurantA sunset dinner at Tria Elegance Terrace Restaurant gave me a quintessential taste of classic Turkish cuisine
Breakfast at KahvaltiBreakfast at Kahvalti at the Hagia Sofia Mansions Istanbul was a tasty and visually beautiful experience
Hagia Sofia Mansions Istanbul, Curio Collection by HiltonStaying at the Hagia Sofia Mansions Istanbul Hotel in Faith was a beautiful blend of history, religion and modern relaxed refinement
Sora no Yu Onsen Spa ResortSpending time at Sora no Yu Onsen Spa Resort, near Narita Airport in Japan, was a wonderful place of peace in a natural hot springs area
Viewing the Dotonbori Glico Sign and Exploring the Dotonbori DistrictSeeing the famous Dotonbori Glico Sign and walking around the Dotonbori District was like Time Square in New York City - times three
Tonkatsu Sakura-TeiTonkatsu Sakura-Tei offered deliciously crispy pork katsu - at a comfortable price - at the Osaka Metro mall
Lokal HouseLokal House, the restaurant + bar at the voco Osaka Central hotel in Osaka, Japan was a great spot to grab a bite + a drink and relax
voco Osaka CentralThe voco Osaka Central hotel in Osaka, Japan was a vibrant and perfectly located point for everything I wanted to see in Osaka
Issen YoshokuIssen Yoshoku in Kyoto, Tokyo serves one dish and one dish extremely well: a variation of the traditional okonomiyaki
Evening Guided Walking Tour of the Gion District in Kyoto, JapanThis evening walking tour of the Gion District in Kyoto, Japan was definitely a unique experience in managing tour expectations
mipig + café Kyoto: Micro Pig HouseThe Mipig + Cafe: Micro Pig House in Kyoto, Japan was my first time experiencing a pig cafe - and it was wild
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