Anne Betts, Author at Packing Light Travel

The fascinating story of Istanbul’s rainbow stairs

by Anne Betts | Feb 23, 2016 | Turkey

In a centuries-old neighbourhood in the centre of Istanbul, retired forestry engineer Hüseyin Çetinel spent four days painting almost 200 steps of a public thoroughfare in a myriad of bright colours. Little did he realize that Istanbul’s rainbow stairs would be...

A relaxing blue cruise on a Turkish gulet: Seaborn Legend

by Anne Betts | Jan 8, 2016 | Turkey, Europe

If you’re looking for the ultimate in relaxing travel experiences, consider a blue cruise on a Turkish gulet off Turkey’s Turquoise Coast. Along the coast, a host of “Mavi Yolculuk,” (Blue Voyage) options are available at budget prices, making a blue cruise...

Amazing Antarctic adventure on MS Expedition with G Adventures

by Anne Betts | Apr 14, 2015 | Antarctica

Guest Blogger Lynn Chen from A heart in sharing travel tales Our Antarctic adventure on MS Expedition was G Adventures’ Antarctica Classic In Depth expedition. The MS Expedition left from Ushuaia, the most southern city in South America. Here is my detailed review and...