Columns rose on either side of us, fluting up into a blue sky. A worn marble walkway sloped down the hill. Throngs of people moved past each other. They pointed and murmured, Spanish and Turkish and Japanese blending into a low, awed hum. It must have been a similar scene 2,000 years ago. In ancient […]
The Western coast of Turkey provides a mix of history and luxury popular with many travelers. Shimmering waters, beaches, and brash cities like Kusadasi and Izmir draw crowds looking for a resort experience; the ruins of Ephesus and other sites interest archeology fiends. We sought to escape these two extremes, and found ourselves happily wandering […]