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The Grand Bazaar

July 11, 2011 by
The Grand Bazaar - Kapali Carsi

The Grand Bazaar is One of the Largest Covered Markets  (Kapali Carsi) in the World: The Grand Bazaar in Istanbul is grand indeed. With 60 covered streets and up to 4,000 shops, it is no wonder that this sprawling covered market  (Kapali Carsi) holds the distinction of being the largest covered market in Istanbul. Interesting Facts About the Grand Bazaar Construction of the Grand Bazaar began in 1455 and it opened for business in 1461, making it one of the oldest covered bazaars in the … [Read more...]

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Yerebatan Sarnici or Basilica Cistern – Istanbul’s Sunken Palace

July 11, 2011 by
Yerebatan Sarnic - Basilica Cistern

The Great Cistern of Justinian is also known as Yerebatan Sarayi or "the Sunken Palace" Istanbul is full of hidden treasures and one which is truly hidden is the Yerebatan Sarnici or Basilica Cistern, an underground reservoir in the vicinity of Hagia Sophia.  Often called the Great Cistern of Justinian, the Basilica Cistern is no ordinary cistern. In Turkish, it is also referred to as Yerebatan Sarayi or the Sunken Palace and when you step down into the underground chamber you realize why … [Read more...]

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Drinking water for folks on Walking Holidays

March 1, 2011 by
Water fountain

Drinking water on Walking Holidays. So let’s have a look at your walking day. You’ve just had a superb English breakfast at a cosy little UK B&B. The walkers’ manual suggests, “Caffeine: Avoid caffeinated beverages before your walk, they cause you to lose fluid, making you thirstier as well as making you take inconvenient stops along the way”. But a few cups of tea with breakfast are just the thing to get you on your way. One way to deal with this is to give yourself a … [Read more...]

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Milford Track – Classic Walks Itinerary

February 7, 2011 by
Lake Ada on the Milford Track

Milford Track - Itinerary: New Zealand’s Milford Track walk is a 54 km route that takes walkers through some of New Zealand’s most inspiring landscapes. A wonderful walking holiday. The walk must be done in 4 days, as the track can only support 40 independent walkers and 40 guided walkers per day during the walking season. The following is an outline of the 4-day walk itinerary. Begin at: Start from Te Anau, in New Zealand’s South Island. How to get there: Take a bus from … [Read more...]

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Milford Track – Classic Walks

January 26, 2011 by
Hogh above the MacKinnon Pass on the Milford Track

Milford Track - A Classic wilderness walk in New Zealand   New Zealand’s Milford Track is one of the best known walks there. This four day walk follows the Clinton and Arthur valleys in Fiordland, in New Zealand’s south Island. From Te Anau a bus transports you to Te Anau Downs wharf where a ferry takes you across to Glade Wharf. The walk begins from there. I have written ‘On the Milford Track’, a useful booklet, with line-drawings, overview maps and a daily … [Read more...]

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Torres del Paine ‘W’ circuit – Classic Walks Itinerary

January 14, 2011 by

Torres Del Paine - Itinerary: Chile’s Torres Del Paine walk is a 58 km route that makes the Patagonian wilderness accessible to the average walker. The scenery: icebergs, glaciers, towering mountains and the famous Torres del Paine (Towers of Paine) make this a wonderful walking holiday. The walk is usually done in 5 days.  In planning an itinerary, some of the considerations in determining the distance for each day should include the type of terrain, the accommodation, weather, the … [Read more...]

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Torres del Paine ‘W’ circuit – Classic Walks

January 13, 2011 by

Torres del Paine 'W' - A Classic wilderness walk in Patagonia:Chile’s Torres del Paine ‘W’ Circuit is one of the best known walks in Chilean Patagonia. This walk takes you through some of Patagonia’s finest wilderness areas. The trail begins at Lago Grey and continues along the lake and up the Vallee Frances before continuing to the Chileno Valley and the Torres del Paine (Towers of Paine). Rudolf Abraham has written a Cicerone guidebook ‘Torres del Paine – Trekking in … [Read more...]

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Auerbachs Keller Leipzig – Immortalized in Faust I

January 10, 2011 by

Auerbachs Keller Leipzig - Goethe's Favourite Wine Bar During His Student Days: Auerbachs Keller (Auerbachs Cellar) owes much of its fame to Goethe who immortalized the wine tavern in Faust I -  In part V, Mephistopheles, the demon, takes Faust to the tavern in an attempt to ruin him, but fails. Goethe frequented Auerbachs Keller as a student and called it his favorite wine bar. It is for this very reason that we've come to check out this most famous and second oldest of Leipzig … [Read more...]

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West Highland Way – Classic Walks Itinerary

December 20, 2010 by

West Highland Way: Itinerary: Scotland’s West Highland Way walk is a 154 km route that takes walkers along the shore of Loch Lomond, across Rannoch Moor and up over the Devil’s Staircase, eventually arriving at Fort William. The walk can be done in as little as 6 days, but for a more pleasurable walking experience 8 days is recommended.  In planning an itinerary, some of the considerations in determining the distance for each day should include the type of terrain, the … [Read more...]

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West Highland Way – Classic Walks

December 17, 2010 by

West Highland Way: A Classic Scottish Walk: Britain’s West Highland Way Walk is one of the best known walks in Scotand. This walk takes you along the shoreline of Loch Lomond, over Rannoch Moor, along Glencoe Valley and over the ranges to Loch Linnhe and Fort William. The Way begins in Milngavie, reaches Loch Lomond and passes the villages and towns of Drymen, Rowardennan, Inverarnan, Crianlarich, Bridge of Orchy, Kings House and Kinlochleven before arriving at Fort William. Terry … [Read more...]

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