I love museums, particularly those where the exhibits are not locked away behind bullet-proof glass and cordoned off from the visitors, but can rather be approached and enjoyed up close and personal. The replica of the caravel “Pinta,” anchored in the port of Bayona, Spain perfectly fits the bill. The three masted caravel, the second biggest of the

I spend several months each year in my small home in Didim, Turkey, a lovely fishing village half way between the more well-known Bodrum and the city of Izmir. It’s an ideal starting point for extensive travel in Turkey, but also for day trips by boat to several nearby Greek islands. Yesterday, I decided to go and visit Kos. During the summer months, a

Wherever I travel in the world, I love to find out about and to taste local food. If said food consists of fish or seafood, so much the better. My trip to Istanbul was no exception. I asked all my Turkish friends, which specialty I should try there. They all came up with the same reply, “You haven’t really been to Istanbul if you haven’t had a

I hold my breath. It’s a battle for survival. Should I dare? I finally decide to take the plunge. I make a dash for it as I dodge crazy motorcyclists and cross the chaotic, traffic-jammed road. I get to the other side and, miraculously, I’m still in one piece. Phew, made it. Just about. Marrakech is hot, humid and humming with activity – an

Some people call it Rapid-fire Mode. All Pro Models (DSLR) cameras have it and many Point and Shoot Model Cameras have it as well. A reader in Qatar emailed a question about it today through my website and follows Camera Talk here, so it’s nice to know that In the Know has an international audience and they take the time to ask me questions. For the benefit