Tag: Turkey

  • Where to take an alcohol-free, sober-curious trip

    Where to take an alcohol-free, sober-curious trip

    Years ago, the manager of a hotel in Koh Samui, Thailand told me about an unusual booking that he once received during the middle of the night. A traveler had flown his entire family via private jet from Brunei to the Thai island after learning upon landing in Brunei that it is a “dry country”…

  • What is the best country to visit? One top traveler picks his top five

    What is the best country to visit? One top traveler picks his top five

    I’m often asked: “What is your favorite country to visit?” For an avid adventurer, it’s a confounding question. How to distill culture, vibes, food, scenery, and all the other factors that shape the international travel experience? Identifying the nations I have explored in depth over multiple visits — popular places like Turkey, Nepal, South Africa…