by Anne Betts | Jun 17, 2021 | Turkey
You won’t find Ağzıkarahan on any top destinations list. There are no tour buses, souvenir shops, or ticket booths. You might need to search for the caretaker to pay the modest entrance fee. These make visiting a caravanserai on the ancient Silk Road in Türkiye all...
by Anne Betts | Feb 22, 2021 | Czech Republic
If you are interested in Cold War history, the two-hour Prague Communism and Nuclear Bunker Tour offers a thought-provoking introduction to the city’s Communist past. The nuclear bunker tour adds a fascinating layer of interest to the experience. Walking tour The...
by Anne Betts | Feb 17, 2021 | Turkey
Istanbul and Turkish food. Two favourites blend delectably in Istanbul’s ‘Two Markets, Two Continents’ food tour by Culinary Backstreets. It was an intriguing premise … breakfast in Europe, followed by lunch in Asia. Where else but in Istanbul could a culinary...
by Anne Betts | Feb 18, 2020 | Malta
It took a trip to Gozo to enjoy amazing seafood in Malta. One of the great joys of Mediterranean cuisine is the availability of a fabulous range of fresh seafood. When it comes to Malta, another delight is that dining on seafood invariably involves a view overlooking...
by Anne Betts | Aug 19, 2019 | Italy
One of the best things to do in Italy’s Liguria region is to hike through Cinque Terre vineyards high above Manarola and Corniglia, two of the five villages that make up the ‘five lands.’ What’s the best part? The views are spectacular. Hike through Cinque...
by Anne Betts | Oct 14, 2018 | Spain
No tour of Spain’s gastronomic landscape is complete without including tapas, an icon of Spain’s food culture. With only three days at our disposal, we were keen to figure out how to best enjoy tapas in Barcelona and opted for a tapas tour. It was too...