Leyla Giray left her job and life at the age of 43 to backpack solo for six months in Africa. She was gone for more than three years, returning home after two dozen countries on four continents. Here she shares her perspectives on solo travel.
Seven Honolulu Deals
Charming and Mysterious Mazatlan
Romantic Vienna
Mysterious Mediterranean: Road Trips in Cyprus
The Mediterranean island of Cyprus is a mass of contradictions: Ancient or Modern? European or Asian? Greek or Turkish? Resort tourism hotspot or land of enduring mystery? Well, you’ll probably think the former if you spend a week in Agia Napa, sunning yourself by the pool, but a much better bet is to hire a car and take a road trip to explore the island more fully.
Outdoor Activities in Costa del Sol, Spain
For those of you seeking a getaway in the great outdoors, a holiday in Costa Del Sol, Spain is one of the most affordable and exciting options. Nestled in the south of the Iberian Peninsula with a name that translates to the “Sunny Coast,” there are enticing outdoor activities in Costa del Sol all year round.
Some of My Best Travel 2012
An Angel and Street Art in Munich
On a walk in Munich to the Isar River and Friedensengel monument at Maximilian Park (Maximiliansanlagen), I had just crossed the Luitpold Bridge, and was looking for a way to safely cross busy Prinzregentenstrasse. Then I noticed the pedestrian tunnel under the street. What I found was more than an underground walkway. It was a showcase of street art.