Where Santorini can be crowded and busy, Naxos is quiet and laid back. That doesn't mean it suffers from a lack of activities or historical sights. In the 3 days I was there I relaxed and learned about Greek history and culture, without the crowds of
What do you get when you combine an open-air museum with a trendy tourist shopping area? You get one of the oldest historical neighborhoods of Athens, Plaka, known for its beautiful buildings, Byzantine churches, touristy shops, cafes, and taverns.
The American desert southwest is a treasure trove of rock art. Tens of thousands of petroglyphs and pictographs have been discovered througout the region. The designs can be bold and prominently situated, or they can be tiny and concealed ...
Ephesus is a study in contrasts. Described as the "Vanity Fair of the Ancient World" for its worldliness, it's also the home of the apostle Paul, where he wrote the letter to the Ephesians.
I never gave a lot of thought to visiting Turkey. I was aware of depth of history and architecture found there, but somehow, I never considered visiting there. At least until an opportunity presented itself to tour the 7 cities of Revelation.