Last year during September, I was riding around Western Ireland on a bicycle. Two years ago during that same time, I was taking a 500 mile walk through Spain. All of which makes me wonder about different modes of travel. What are the benefits? What are the problems? Why choose one mode of transport over … Continue reading Modes of Travel (Part 1)
Month: September 2020
Why is (Istanbul) the Greatest City in the World?
In the Broadway musical Hamilton, the Schuyler Sisters sing about New York as the “greatest city in the world.” Lately, as a bit of escape I have been reminiscing about cities I have been to and wondering what I think is the “greatest city” in the world. One city always comes to mind for me—Istanbul,Turkey. … Continue reading Why is (Istanbul) the Greatest City in the World?