Europe 2016

Blue Cruise: Sailing the Turquoise Coast on a Wooden Gulet

We set sail in the morning from Marmaris towards Fethiye.  A blue cruise on the Turkish Riveria is popular for good reason: warm, turquoise waters; a sunny, dry, warm climate; smooth seas, bright green yet arid coastline; ancient ruins; interesting villages; and of...

Memoirs of Marmaris, Turkey and the Turkish Blue Cruise: At the Port

One of the main motivations for this vacation was my dream of a Turkish Blue Cruise, soaking up the sun on a sailboat and swimming in the warm waters of the Mediterransean Sea. If you google it, you'll see photos of wooden boats, turquoise coves, and ancient ruins. To...

Rhodes, Greece

Rhodes, Greece is a magical destination. The island in the South Aegean is part of the Dodecanese group and has been inhabited since the stone age. In medieval times, a walled city was build out of stone and is now an enthralling place to visit, explore, get lost, eat...

Amsterdam, May 2016

Friday, April 29, 2016: Flight from Chicago ORD to Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Gabriel's flight was delayed so I ended up flying alone with an empty seat to my right. I arrived in Amsterdam several hours prior to Gabe, the next day. I found our Air BNB rental and did...