This UNESCO World Heritage Site is about a 2 hour train ride from Zurich almost to the border of Italy. There are 3 castles to visit and all are walking distance to each other as well as the Bellinzona train station. It’s a great way to see something outside of Zurich and explore a different … More Castles of Bellinzona
Like all Sheratons, this is geared toward the business traveller. It has all the amenities you expect from a Sheraton as well as the service to match. Located about a 30 minute walk or 5 minutes by tram from the main Zurich train station , the Sheraton represents good value and is very easy to … More Sheraton Zurich – Review
I wasn’t sure of where my next destination would be after Prague so I hadn’t purchased any tickets to anywhere. I was still going back and forth on which cities to visit as well as trying to figure out when I needed to get home to finish up some stuff that came about while I … More Train from Prague to Zurich – Review
Located about a 3 minute walk from the Prague main train station, this former bank turned spa and hotel is a luxurious change of pace in the hustle and bustle of Prague’s Old City Center. This is the perfect place to unwind and enjoy some peace and quiet after a busy day of sightseeing. The … More Carlo IV – Review
The Courtyard Prague isn’t the newest or the flashiest hotel available in Prague. However it has a lot going for it which may make you consider it for your next stay in Prague. Although the hotel is certainly showing its age, its proximity to the Flora metro stop as well as a shopping mall with … More Courtyard Prague – Review
Vaclav Havel Airport, aka Prague International Airport, is a bit outside from the city center. However, the city really has made it incredibly easy and cheap to get to the city center from the airport. Costing at most 40 crowns (about $2) you can easily get to and from the Prague airport only using public … More How to get from Prague Airport to City Center
The new Turkish Airlines Business Class Lounge feels much larger than the one at the former airport. I’m not sure if it actually is larger but it feels like it. It still has all the charm of the former lounge and the same amenities. It’s spacious with generous seating, ample foods to try, and much … More Turkish Airlines Istanbul Business Class Lounge – Review
As my trip in Turkey was coming to a close, I was flying out of Ankara and headed to Prague. As I was waiting for my short 1 hour flight from Ankara to Istanbul, I decided to check out the Primeclass Lounge. The lounge is adequate with drinks and food available. Serving traditional Turkish cuisine, … More Primeclass Lounge, Ankara, Domestic Terminal- Review
Located in the town of Goreme, this cave hotel is perfectly situated for any trip to the Cappadocia region and close to many of the site you’d want to visit. A no frills hotel, it certainly hits all the right notes. However, for those staying at a cave hotel for the first time, it’s important … More Diamond of Cappadocia – Review
For the final leg of my trip through Turkey, I had to drive the 3.5 – 4 hours from Ankara to Cappadocia. As I was planning, I was a bit apprehensive about driving since I wasn’t sure what the road conditions would be like. Also, I wasn’t sure if I’d have to drive with snow … More Driving in Turkey
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