New Orleans, A Great Place to Visit, But a Better Place to Return to..

I have been doing a lot of traveling in the past few months. I’ve visited Hawaii, Santa Barbara, and New Orleans, but I have to say that I have fallen in love with New Orleans.

Swimming With Alligators

Summer’s coming and you know what that means: vacation time! I’ve been on tons of vacations, some fun, some… not so fun. But the absolute worst moment of any trip is one that still haunts me to this day.

POSTCARDS FROM ISTANBUL:  News about Fashion, Politics and Culture from The Edge of Europe and Middle East

Spring Awakening and Tulipmania in Istanbul, World Economic Forum’s Gender Equality Report, Facebook and Twitter Popularity in Turkey…

 

Guy Files: Budget Vacation Options

Vacation time is upon us. So is the last recession. Actually, that’s been here for quite a while, but you get the point. You need to get away, and you don’t have a lot of money. You can still get your vacation on without breaking the bank. Here’s how.

Spring: Sunny, Stormy, Snowy and Serious

The spring of 2012 is turning out to be a very interesting time in our country! The residents of Chicago are breaking out the sunscreen and

POSTCARDS FROM ISTANBUL: News about Fashion, Politics and Culture from The Edge of Europe and Middle East

Endless Snow, the Top Box Office Winner in Turkish Entertainment, and International Women’s Month

L.A. Times Travel Show Review

Top Picks for Vacations in 2012

It’s happened to all of us. You’re at a fair or festival, and you see a booth with brilliant colorful banners depicting tropical Hawaiian fish and pristine beaches. Your eye catches the words “Free Trip to Hawaii!”

10 Top Travel Tips

It’s in… Resort Wear. Now we just need a resort to hit when the new year comes. For the “Secrets Every Smart Traveler Should Know” we went to CondĂ© Nast Traveler for The Perrin Report to help us get the best deals:

Postcards from Istanbul

News about Fashion, Politics and Culture from The Edge of Europe and Middle East

All the Trappings of Christmas Sans Santa…

Guy Files: Holiday Travel Tips

Odds are, you’re about to get on a plane at least once sometime in the next month or so, and time spent in transit is truly the time that tries our souls. I have five simple coping tips for you and those taking to the air this holiday season.

Postcards from Istanbul

News about Fashion, Politics and Culture from The Edge of Europe and Middle East

Istanbul was Constantinople /Now it’s Istanbul, not Constantinople /Been a long time gone, Constantinople/ Now it’s Turkish delight on a moonlit night

An American Girl in Paris: London – Where Dreams Come True

As is often the case after a trip, I can’t sleep. I’m just lying in bed. Awake. Did I have too much coffee today before I boarded the train home this morning?