Celebrating Carnaval in Torre Del Mar, Spain
What is Carnaval? This is a time of celebration in many cities and towns throughout Spain in the months of February or March depending on where Lent falls in the calendar. In 2025, Wednesday, March…
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Living Like a Local
I am thoroughly enjoying the first couple of weeks here in Torre Del Mar. The days are sunny and pleasantly warm in the 18-20C range. I know back home you are getting snow and I…
Sunshine on my shoulders
The sun is shining and not a cloud in the sky. I head to the sea and the promenade. Torre del Mar (TDM) has a 4 kilometre promenade that runs in front of Poniente and…
Me encanta Torre del Mar
I flew into Malága on Feb 2nd with no issues. Francisco, my driver was smiling while holding my name card, and the 35 minute drive to Torre del Mar (TDM) was pleasant with no traffic.…
Exploring Türkiye: Coming Home and Final Thoughts
We organize a taxi with the hotel concierge to take us to the airport. There is some traffic but not too bad this morning. We have lots of time before our flight. Our conversation is…
Exploring Turkey: Flying back to Istanbul and Our Farewell Dinner
There are some swollen heads this morning from the all-inclusive wine and late night. The Turkish Evening revellers are a little quieter as luggage contents are reorganized and placed outside their rooms for pick up.…
Göreme Travel: Hot Air Balloon Magic and Turkish Cultural Delights
The alarm goes off at 4:20 am. There is only enough time to throw on some clothes and splash our faces with water before we meet Jocelyn and Greg in the lobby at 4:30 am.…
Disappointing Hot Air Balloon News in Göreme: But Adventure Still Awaits
Bad News The weather is a little iffy this morning with rain, and Shannon just received word that tomorrow's hot air balloon flight has been cancelled due to unsafe weather conditions. Devastated is an understatement.…
Exploring Turkey: A Turkish Breakfast Delight, Rumi Museum and Whirling Dervishes
Turkish Breakfast Kivanç promises us shopping for Turkish towels and silk scarves in Konya. First though is a full Turkish breakfast at Palize Kaahvalti & Mandira (translated to Palize Breakfast and Dairy) in Konya. Breakfast…
Exploring Turkey: Selçuk to Izmir – Exquisite Ceramics to Unique Delicacies
Lotus Ceramics Garden After a quick breakfast and an instant coffee (grumble), I head out for a short walk to the Lotus Ceramics Garden (Est. 1942), a place our tour member, Jane, found yesterday. I…