Tierra del Fuego is an archipelago situated at the tip of the South American continent. It’s divided between Chile and Argentina. And the southernmost part is only 965 km (600 miles) away from Antarctica. The whole area covers 72,520 sq km (28,000 sq mi). Its boundary to the north is the Strait of Magellan and […]
Buckingham Palace in London is a royal residence and the administrative headquarters of the King of the United Kingdom, and the monarchy. It is located in Westminster and used to host state occasions and official celebrations by the royal family.
Otherwise known as the Tower of London, His Majesty’s Royal Palace and Fortress of the Tower of London is a historic castle in the middle of London on the banks of the River Thames. Originally built by William the Conqueror in the 11th century, this stronghold has been a fortress, a royal palace, a prison, […]
On our recent road trip through Sicily we decided to add a couple of nights on the mainland of Italy before flying back from Rome. While it was tempting to head into Rome itself to see familiar and favorite sites, we opted instead to stay near the airport and visit the ancient site of Ostia […]
We had previously taken advantage of Turkish Airlines stopover program where you get a free hotel room simply for adding a day or two to your itinerary to spend in Istanbul. For shorter stops, Turkish Airways also offers their Touristanbul program with a variety of tours at different times of the day and different venues […]
A Royal Castle with a thousand years of royal history, Windsor Castle is still an active palace and royal residence. It is both grandiose and beautiful. From the sheer height and size of the stone walls, the monumental central tower, to just seeing the palace guards in their furry hats and red outfits, visiting the […]
Wales’ rugged coastline and hilly landscape is dotted with many medieval castles and fortresses. Quite a few are open to visitors making this a great destination for those interested in seeing castles. During our Southern England road trip, we made a point of taking a slight detour through South Wales to visit two impressive castles: […]
An active castle with a thousand years of history and home to the Duke of Norfolk since the 1500s, the palace is open to the public during the summer months. The Arundel Castle is wonderful place to visit. The State Apartments are superb, the Keep is a throwback in time and the gardens are an […]
Hampton Court Palace was built in the 1500s for the chief minister of King Henry VIII, Cardinal Thomas Wolsey. However, its fame comes from the fact that by the 1530s it was home to one of England’s most memorable kings, Henry the VIII. After all, how many kings had six wives and beheaded two? In […]
While we love flying Qatar for the service and comfort, one of the drawbacks on many itineraries from Miami are the long layovers in Qatar. Don’t get me wrong, the airport is beautiful and has many wonderful lounges and shops, but, when you have 8 or 10 hours like we did recently on our trip […]