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Asia, Cruise Travel, Destinations, Europe, Greece, Turkey

Exploring Treasures of the Mediterranean from Istanbul to Athens

Catherine Sweeney
December 29, 2024
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Exploring Treasures of the Mediterranean from Istanbul to Athens

Exploring Mediterranean treasures from Istanbul to Athens

asia, Europe, greece, mediterranean, Turkey, viking cruises
Asia, Destinations, Europe, Turkey, Turkey

Fascinated by Istanbul on a Viking Cruise

Catherine Sweeney
November 17, 2024
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Fascinated by Istanbul on a Viking Cruise

Discovering Istanbul with Viking Cruises

asia, cruise travel, Europe, istanbul, Turkey, viking cruises

About Catherine Sweeney

Catherine Sweeney is a travel enthusiast with a lifelong passion for going places. A weekend getaway, an international journey, a cross-country road trip, or a local jaunt — they’re all on her radar. And it’s all made extra special when she’s enjoying the finer things in life with Mr. TWS, her husband and co-blogger. Get inspired as they share photos and stories highlighting the best of destinations, food, wine, history, culture and the arts.

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  • Six Days in Zurich for a Holiday Kickoff
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You might be surprised to learn that this photo wa You might be surprised to learn that this photo was not taken on a trip to Asia. Or have you visited the Pagoda and Oriental Garden in downtown Norfolk, Virginia? It’s located on the waterfront in Freemason Harbor. A lovely spot we found while going ashore at port in Norfolk on a cruise of the Atlantic coast with @vikingcruises — #traveltuesday #cruisetravel #shoreexcursion #norfolk #virginia #VisitNorfolkVA #travelgram
Feeling lucky? Happy St. Patrick's Day to you all! Feeling lucky? Happy St. Patrick's Day to you all! Just a few photos of times past in Ireland -- the grounds of Blarney Castle, theblindpipercaherdaniel pub in Caherdaniel in County Kerry, Cliffs of Moher, and kissing the Blarney Stone. We'll have a chance for a brief visit to Ireland again in a few months. Stay tuned! #stpatricksday #ireland #visitireland🍀 #blarneystone #ırıshpub #travel #luckytotravel #travelblogger #travelgram
My “wish I was there” photo for today. Have yo My “wish I was there” photo for today. Have you been to this beautiful place? It’s Manarola, one of the five seaside towns of Italy’s Cinque Terre. @mrtws1 and I visited there with @gocollette on our Mediterranean Coastal Journey tour. You can find a link to our blog post with more info and photos in the bio. #europeantravel #visititaly #cinqueterre #manarola #catherinexcollette #gocollette #beautifuldestinations #traveldreams #travelblogger #travelmemories
Wish I was there …. Zurich, Switzerland Wher Wish I was there …. Zurich, Switzerland Where do you wish you were right now? #travelblogger #traveldreams #traveltoescape #bettertimes #Switzerland #zurich #oldtown
We’re feeling romantic 💝 and remembering some We’re feeling romantic 💝 and remembering some of our favorite places to find love in the air. These photos are from Lake Bled, Dubrovnik, Plitvice Lakes, Swiss Alps, Antigua, French Riviera, Morocco, and Greece. I also just published a new article about 10 romantic destinations. Link in bio! #gocollette #travelblogger #vikingcruises #romantictravel #valentinesday #travelgram #feelthelove❤️ #throwbackthursday
We’ve donated to @stmarysfoodbank for several ye We’ve donated to @stmarysfoodbank for several years, but today was the first time that Mr. TWS and I worked a volunteer shift at their warehouse facility in Phoenix. What a great organization doing important work to alleviate hunger across Arizona. They’ve been operating since 1967 and today feed over 250,000 people a day. Consider supporting their efforts! #stmarysfoodbank #phoenix #arizona #volunteering #foodbanks #supportinggoodcauses #fighthunger
Closing out 2024 with a new blog post (link in bio Closing out 2024 with a new blog post (link in bio) about the archaeological sites we visited on the @vikingcruises shore excursions we chose on the Ancient Mediterranean Treasures cruise — Troy, Ephesus, Lindos on Rhodes (also visited the medieval center of Rhodes), Palace of Knossos on Crete, and the Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion near Athens. #exploretheworld #ancienthistory #ancientruins #shoreexcursions #myvikingstory #cruisetravel #turkeytravel #visitgreece #travelblogger #travelgram
We were back at the Desert Botanical Garden in Pho We were back at the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix last night for our traditional late December visit to enjoy Las Noches de las Luminarias. We love wandering the trails lined with holiday lights illuminating beautiful cacti and listening to music and story-telling at various stages. It’s always quite a magical experience. This year’s special art exhibition with installations throughout @dbgphx is “LightBloom” created by @hybycozo. Totally cool. The exhibition will be at the garden through January 20, 2025. #lightbloom #desertbotanicalgarden #luminarias #lasnochesdelasluminarias #holidaylights #artexhibition #phoenixarizona #visitphx #myphx #christmas2024 #saguaro #crestedsaguaro
Merry Christmas from the Traveling with Sweeney du Merry Christmas from the Traveling with Sweeney duo. Here’s to happy and safe travels in the new year! #christmastime #christmasornaments #christmasgreetings #happyholidays
By cable car and Rotair revolving aerial cableway By cable car and Rotair revolving aerial cableway we left foggy Engelberg for sunshine and clear skies atop Mt. Titlis, central Switzerland’s highest mountain. We also took a fun spin on Ice Flyer chair lift and exciting walk on the Cliff Walk while at the summit while taking in gorgeous views of the Swiss Alps. Check out the post (link in bio) about our trip to Zurich. #visitswitzerland #swissalps #mttitlis #rotair #daytripfromzurich #switzerland #travel #wintertravel #travelgram
Kicking off the holidays in Zurich, Switzerland — getting in the spirit, embracing the international vibe, taking in cultural venues, day trips to the Alps, wining and dining — find out more in our latest post. Link in bio. #christmasmarkets #switzerland #visitswitzerland #zurich #travelblogger #europeantravel #zurichoperahouse #zurichchristmasmarket #holidayspirit
Fun thing to do in Zurich tip: Take train to Uetli Fun thing to do in Zurich tip: Take train to Uetliberg and walk to top for views and lunch. More later! #visitswitzerland #visitzurich #switzerland🇨🇭 #travelblogger #zurich #uetliberg
The TWS duo atop Mt. Titlis in the Swiss Alps. Wha The TWS duo atop Mt. Titlis in the Swiss Alps. What a great experience at 10,000 feet — spectacular views and an exciting cliff walk. #visitswitzerland #beautifuldestinations #snow #alpineviews #mttitlis❄️🏔️🇨🇭
Hello from Zurich! Arrived yesterday and despite j Hello from Zurich! Arrived yesterday and despite jet-lag got in a lot of walking around the Old Town and enjoying one of the festive Christmas Markets. Just a selection of photos to give you a feel of our day with more to come. Loving Zürich already! #zurich #visitzurich #switzerland #christmasmarkets #fonduechalet #zuricholdtown #christmasinzurich
The pretty things you see on an early morning ride The pretty things you see on an early morning ride to the airport. Caught this sunrise on our way to PHX. Heading to Zurich to kick off the holidays! Stay tuned. 🎅 🎄 ❄️ ⛄️ #arizonasky #azsunrise #sunrise #arizona #visitarizona #beautifularizonaskies
Istanbul is a fascinating city and we are so glad Istanbul is a fascinating city and we are so glad we chose a pre-cruise extension here before our @vikingcruises Ancient Mediterranean Treasures cruise. These are just a few highlights. Read more in our latest blog post. Link in bio! #myvikingstory #vikingcruises #shoreexcursions #istanbul #visitistanbul #türkiye #turkeytravel #travelgram #turkeycruise #bluemosque #basilicacistern #bosphoruscruise #istanbulferry #goistanbul
The allure of Italy — as seen in these photos of The allure of Italy — as seen in these photos of Tuscany during the last two days of our @gocollette Mediterranean Coastal Journey tour. Just published on the blog is the third post in our series about the tour that took us along the Mediterranean coasts of Spain, France, and Italy. Link in bio. #catherinexcollette #gocollette #mediterraneantour #guidedtravel #tuscany #sangimignano #italytravel #beautifuldestinations #travelgram #loveitaly #traveltuesday #ifwtwa1
A walk through the winding alleyways of Genoa, Ita A walk through the winding alleyways of Genoa, Italy's old town with @gocollette will give you plenty of opportunities to see and taste traditional Genoese foods — sweet and savory. You’ll see fresh fruit and vegetables, focaccia, panissa (bread made with chickpeas), brioche, fresh fish (lots of sardines), fresh pasta and sauces, candies and other sweets, and more. #foodiefriday travel inspiration and another hint of what’s coming soon on the blog. #catherinexcollette #gocollette #mediterraneanfood #genoa #genova #italytravel #guidedtravel #foodiesofinstagram #visitgenoa #travelblogger #deliciousfoods #instagood
Pretty as a picture … that’s Portofino, Italy. Pretty as a picture … that’s Portofino, Italy. On our @gocollette Mediterranean Coastal Journey tour we took a boat from Santa Margherita Ligure to this beautiful town on the Ligurian coast. A hint of what’s coming soon on the blog. #catherinexcollette #gocollette #portofino #liguria #italy #traveltuesday #ifwtwa1 #mediterraneantrip #visititaly #beautifuldestinations #travelgram #lovetotravel #italianriviera #prettyplaces
Viking ocean cruises tip for #foodiefriday — be Viking ocean cruises tip for #foodiefriday — be sure to make a reservation for dinner at The Chef’s Table as soon as it is possible after you book your cruise. It’s a wonderful culinary experience tasting chef-inspired menus (which change during the cruise) paired with carefully-selected wines. On our recent journey on the @vikingcruises Sea, we enjoyed a “Voyage to Korean Cuisine” that introduced us to delicious new flavors. A sample of our dinner from top left: - Amuse Bouche with eel, octopus, and egg custard (out of my usual comfort zone, but tasty) - Me with one of the fine wines 🍷 - Healthy “Ocean Party” appetizer with crab meat, scallop, and more goodies - Korean soup pot — very spicy! - BBQ marinated beef short ribs — my favorite - Kimchi fried rice - Matcha cheescake and yuzu ice cream for dessert - Glass of Madeira #myvikingstory #vikingsea #chefstable #cruisetravel #cruise #cruisedining #koreanfood #chefinspired #diningatsea #vikingcruises #ifwtwa1 #foodiefriday #travelblogger
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