There are certain places I visit because they’re beautiful, others because of the food, and then there are places I need to see simply because I’ve watched way too many episodes of Ancient Aliens. Derinkuyu Underground City was definitely the latter. During our road trip through Turkey, we rented a car and drove from Göreme to Derinkuyu before continuing on toward Antalya. I’d already heard…

Where to Stay in Istanbul Sultanahmet: A Convenient Base for First-Time Visitors For our two-night visit, we stayed in the historic Sultanahmet area, just a short walk from Hagia Sophia. While I wouldn’t personally recommend the hotel we chose, I would absolutely consider staying in the neighborhood again. With only two days to explore Istanbul, location matters. Staying in Sultanahmet meant we were close to…

When planning a trip to the Bernese Oberland, places like Interlaken, Grindelwald and Lauterbrunnen tend to dominate the conversation. We chose somewhere different. For our three-day anniversary trip through the Swiss Alps, my boyfriend and I made Spiez our home base — and after exploring Grindelwald, Rosenlaui, Oeschinensee, Blausee, Lauterbrunnen and the Schilthorn, I’d happily make the same decision again. Here’s why Spiez worked so…

Ranking my 3 Bernese Oberland hikes from favorite to least favorite.…

If your ideal Switzerland trip involves turquoise lakes, mountain hikes, ridiculously scenic villages, lakeside picnics and a glass of wine waiting for you at the end of the day, save this itinerary. For our four-year anniversary in June, my boyfriend and I spent three very full days exploring the Bernese Oberland, using Spiez as our home base. We had our car, which gave us the…

Why Cappadocia’s Sunrise Is So Special Cappadocia is one of the few places on Earth where you can watch hundreds of colorful hot air balloons float across a surreal volcanic landscape at dawn. It’s not just a view — it’s an experience that feels straight out of a dream.And to make the most of it, choosing the right hotel makes all the difference. Terra Cave…