https://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/vogue5582/experiences hourly12000-01-01T12:00+00:00https://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/vogue5582/654053I just found out, that my entry into the holiday velvet writing competition has been short listed. It's closing on 1st of September, so there is still a long way to go. Here is the link.https://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/vogue5582/653996and so is vogue. All set for Beirut, ticket bought, hotel booked, now I need to find out how best to visit Baalbeck and the Jeita grotto. Once I'm there I will no doubt sort it out. I'm also happy to be able to practise French again. Got a bit rusty, but as my Arabic is non existent... except...https://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/vogue5582/653840The cosy little Medusa Hotel which is close to where I live and also right next door to the Apollo Temple and orcalce which is an important historical site, has a history all of its own. The owner is enthusiastic about helping along Turksih/Greek friendship, something of an issue in Turkey as you...https://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/vogue5582/653743There is no remedy to itchy feet (those of compulsive travelers, of course). Taking advantage of Turkey's proximity to so many Middle Eastern countries, I have planned a lot of trips over the course of this year and have just booked the first one. On May 3rd I'm off to Beirut for 3 days. It's...https://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/vogue5582/653601I can tell you, I still feel my feet and thighs after all that climbing around in ancient castles and stepping over broken columns. I also felt the need to prop up a column of the 5 still standing in the Athene temple in Priene. I love that complex, it's tiny as far as all the ancient sites in...https://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/vogue5582/653498What a day that was. I went on a day trip to visit the ancient site of Priene, a temple to Athene and a massive castle in Selcuk. Climbing up and down mountains and around the ruins, taking pictures and gathering tons of material for future articles. I am so tired, I'll sleep like a log tonight....https://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/vogue5582/653294My, my, going places. I mad the local paper today. I was interviewed about my novel "Sweet Revenge" which is set in Turkey but mostly about the articles I write for planet eye.Here is the picture. It's very, very bad quality becuse it's a copy from a news paper picture which by itself was a bit...https://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/vogue5582/653221I just loved that shop in Istanbul which sells antic kaftans, pillow cases, throws and other treasures, I took plenty of pictures and want to ahare just two mor with you. Can you see what's hanging around there? I think, I fit right in. I would have loved to buy one of these throws for my sofa,...https://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/vogue5582/653063The I hope you all have a lovely and peaceful Easter. This being Turkey, there is not much that reminds of Easter, but the weather is so nice and I went for a walk uphill to the Apollo tempel, an ancient site of glorious columns and images of the Medusa, right next door to me, so to speak. There...https://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/vogue5582/652922A sigh of rlief! My first post for planet eye is up and running. Take a look if you want. Funny thing is, that I don't drink alcohol, but I could snif and swivel wih the best. No rest for the wicked. As I have to write 4 pieces a week, I'm up and running to get the next one done. Therefore, only...