The featured image in this post is of the entrance to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem. Inside this church is the shrine of the Holy Sepulchre (pictured at right) holding the tomb where Jesus’ body was laid after he was crucified. This church is widely considered the Holiest site in the ChristianContinue reading “Happy Easter • He Has Risen!”
Category Archives: Africa & The Middle East
Kusadasi, Turkey • A Port Of Call
Kusadasi is a beach resort town and a favorite cruise ship destination in Turkey. It is only 12 miles from the port to the ancient city of Ephesus, one of the areas major attractions. Kusadasi is considered one of the most important destination cities in the Aegean because of its important historical sites that includeContinue reading “Kusadasi, Turkey • A Port Of Call”
Our Atlas Of Destinations
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The Knights Hall Of Akko Israel
The Knights Fortifications Of Acre, Israel On the Mediterranean coast in Israel is the city of Acre and within the city is a quarter square mile site known as Old Akka. Beginning in the 12th century, Akka became the stronghold of Christian Crusaders in the Holy Land. In building their fortress the knights dug tunnels,Continue reading “The Knights Hall Of Akko Israel”
Kusadasi, Turkey • A Port Of Call
Kusadasi is a beach resort town and a favorite cruise ship destination. It is only 12 miles from the port to the ancient city of Ephesus, one of the areas major attractions. Kusadasi is considered one of the most important destination cities in the Aegean because of its important historical sites that include Ephesus andContinue reading “Kusadasi, Turkey • A Port Of Call”
Cruise Port of Call Gibraltar
Gibraltar is a “British Overseas Territory” located at the southern tip of the Iberian Peninsula on the north side of the Straights of Gibraltar. It’s relatively small with a total area of 2.6 square miles and is bordered to the north by Spain. The landscape is dominated by the Rock of Gibraltar at the footContinue reading “Cruise Port of Call Gibraltar”
The Intentional Travelers 