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Turkey, Istanbul – Colorful Gateway Between Europe and Asia – VIDEO

Published: 2026-05-04

I knew that Turkey's largest city offers a many things to do and to see. but it totally surprised me. One week there was like nothing. I can imagine that I...»

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Portugal – Madeira Island VIII
Published: 2026-01-21

We leave Funchal for Santana, a town on the northeastern seaboard. There are interesting places along the way. we leave the direct rote to see such places as the Madeira’s highest peaks, a stone igloo, and the Faial bay. in case you have not yet visited the cave and volcanic center of Grutas Sao Vicente it is easy to reach along the northern seaboard starting in Santana. As we told you, Sao Vicente is a borderline between the western and eastern parts of the island

Turkey: Istanbul-A Life in the City-VIDEO
Published: 2026-01-20

The cars on highway from Sabiha Airport, distant from Istanbul city a couple of kilometres, move slowly ahead. So, it is time enough for the first quick acquaintance with the biggest Turkish town and way of life there.

Portugal – Madeira Island VII
Published: 2026-01-14

Today, we take a look at the eastern part of the island in the direction from Funchal to the easternmost part where are droughts. it seems as if it was not Madeira there. the landscape is vastly different and there grows almost no vegetation at all. it is only after rains when it gets bit of green there. No levada leads to this area. you can find them only in the mountains. the area is inhabited, however. Therefore, some vegetation is actually there.

Portugal – Madeira Island VI
Published: 2026-01-07

Another stop to the west of the island is Porto Moniz. from Sao Vincente you travel through tunnels. Make a stop at Ribeira da Janela town. it is a place of dark volcanic rock. the lovers’ rock rises from the sea there.

Portugal – Madeira Island V
Published: 2025-12-31

Apart from famous Madeira wine (Japan is its largest importer), poncho (a liquor with lemon flavor) is another traditional beverage. you can replace lemon juice with orange or maracuja juice. it is served cold for refreshments. or it is served also warm as prevention from getting cold. the wine festival takes place end August beginning September.

Portugal – Madeira IV
Published: 2025-12-24

A 5 thousand meters high massif of lava was created after huge explosion in the Atlantic. Today we can see only a glimpse of it and this glimpse is Madeira. the island is self-reliant. There are couple of power plants (water, wind), fertile soil and sea rich on fish.

Portugal –Madeira lll
Published: 2025-12-17

Travel to Madeira by plane only. There is probably no other way to travel almost 1000 kilometers from Portugal and 600 kilometers from North Africa. Moreover, sailing on a ship might not be comfortable for everybody.

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