Thessaloniki, formerly the Jerusalem of the Balkans
Thessaloniki, Greece is a city with a long history, which many nationalities have helped build over the centuries. The Greeks, the Turks, the Bulgarians, the Romans have all played major roles, but one group whose major contribution is at risk of being overlooked, because relatively few traces remain of its presence, is the Jews…
Fairlawns Hotel in Johannesburg ~ Ideal Gateway to South Africa
The Fairlawns Boutique Hotel & Spa in Johannesburg, South Africa. The pull to return to Africa was strong. We had been on an unforgettable trip to Kenya and Tanzania almost four years ago, one that still conjures up a string of enchanting memories every time we see the photos from our trip flip through our…
Taj Mahal : Full Moolight tour on Valentine’s Day!
Taj Mahal. The Taj Mahal in Agra India is open to visitors from sunrise to sunset. However, five times a month, the Taj Mahal opens its doors at night to a select few, the 400 people who have pre-booked one of the eight available “Moonlight Tours”, so called because they occur solely on the night…
BEST of Bolivia food : Llama meat with quinoa !
Llama meat with quinoa. Read our previous posting: “Best of Bhutan food: Ema Datshi, the famous and fiery national dish of Bhutan!” BEST of Bolivia food : Llama meat with quinoa ! Photo above is courtesy of Caserita.com as are the article and recipe below : This dish is the symbol of…