An Artsy Picnic on the Beach in Kos, Greece
The weather was a bit stormy on Kos today. Warm, but with a chance of rain. Rob and I decided on a mellow picnic at…
Visiting the Birthplace of Modern Medicine by Bike
The weather is nice today. Breezy and clear, just warm enough for a picnic but not so hot that you can't be fully dressed. Visiting…
Soaking in the Healing (and Tanning) Waters of Therma Beach in Kos, Greece
Most of the storm has blown over Kos today, so Rob and I took our rental bikes out for an adventure that should appeal to…
The Tiny Red Scooter Rides Again, Part II
One of the upsides of my trademark no-planning travel style is that we're often quite surprised by what we find along the way. Kos is…
Seeing the Greek Island of Kos on a Tiny Red Scooter, Part I
There's a lot of tourist information here about being able to see all of Kos in a single day. Rob and I had Sunday off…
Welcome to Kos, Greece
On Saturday morning, we packed up to catch the 9:30 ferry from Bodrum, Turkey to Kos, Greece. A storm had blown in overnight and it…
What to See, Eat and Wear for a Week in Bodrum, Turkey in March
Another week, another city to wrap up for future reference. I loved staying in Bodrum. The Turkish riviera is so special, full of history and…
Checking-out Bodrum’s Public Library, Pun Intended
For my librarian readers (and I know there are more than just a few), here is a glimpse of the adorable public library in Bodrum.…
Wandering Through 3,000 Years of History at Bodrum Castle
Where to even start with Bodrum Castle? It has the most convoluted, Da Vinci Code-style history. Today, the castle is a historical museum as well…
Cooking like a Californian in Turkey
It's been challenging finding a good rhythm for cooking every night here in Turkey. Both our apartments so far have just had electric hot plates…