TRAVEL PURSUITS – Gary Schoepfel Talks Turkey
So many things meet at the Bosphorus: continents, East and West, mosque and basilica, silk hijab and leather skirt, ancient ruins and post-modern skyscrapers, tribal sensitivities and nationalistic pride, complex history and a hope-filled future, 100 different tongues… May I tell you who I met up with on my recent […]
TRAVEL PURSUITS – Getting to Know You à la Turque
What makes a trip memorable? We work hard to create a deeply satisfying experience through a balance of in-depth discussion of illuminating readings, guided walks to immerse ourselves in the cultural and natural history of a place, generous free time, convivial company, and exceptional cuisine. One of the most memorable […]
TRAVEL PURSUITS – Unexpected fall openings to Camino de Santiago and to Turkey
Travelling can open a window out onto the world around us and into our selves. Two of our trips this autumn maybe offer a little more of one or the other: TAKING YOUR SOUL FOR A STROLL: 160 km along the Camino de Santiago October 15- 27, 2013 On our […]
TRAVEL PURSUITS — How We Get Behind the Scenes. Exhibit A: Turkey.
It is easy to arrange a trip to visit the top attractions in any destination. It is also easy to select great literature, art and music to use as a lens to better glimpse the heart and soul of our destination. I also know how to find fantastic leaders and […]