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A nautical nirvana from sea to land – A boater’s rendezvous with Istanbul, Ankara, and Cappadocia, Turkiye – Part 3

Estimated reading time: 18 minutes – ABR* – Welcome to Part 3 of our rendezvous, this time with Ankara and Cappadocia. After the mesmerizing beauty of the Bosphorus and the vibrant life of Istanbul, we now venture inland to the historical tapestry of Central Anatolia. Here, amidst the windswept plains and rolling hills, our story continues, weaving through the ancient narratives of Ankara and the mystical allure of Cappadocia. As we leave the coastal splendors behind, we step into a realm where time unfolds in layers, each layer revealing a different epoch of human civilization.  Anatolia, the land where history speaks through its silent stones and echoes in its majestic landscapes As we traverse from...

Sailing into the historic charm of Savannah, GA – A boater’s passport to Georgia’s oldest city and its southern elegance

Estimated reading time: 11 minutes – SBFL* Stop 34 – Planning to visit  – As I imagined easing the wheel starboard, navigating our vessel along the snaking route of the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) from Thunderbolt, I chuckled at an old boating joke, “Why don’t secrets work on a boat? Because they always leak!” Yes, friends, the puns are as abundant as the natural beauty on the ICW, and I promise they’ll get better as we get closer to our next destination: the enchanting city of Savannah, Georgia. Docking at Savannah would be a pleasure. From the bustling Savannah City Dock to the quieter Thunderbolt Marina just a little further downriver, Savannah is an inviting city. ...

Wrightsville Beach, NC – Elevate your beach experience and have every day be an exceptional day

Estimated reading time: 9 minutes – SBFL 27*  – PLANNING TO VISIT – Go ahead, start planning, and have that special escape you’ve dreamed of.  Imagine this, a table for two, exquisitely set up, waiting for you, along with champagne on a beach on, yes, an uninhabited island.  Better yet, imagine that you can afford such a thing even if you’re not a super-rich person. Okay, if this doesn’t entice you, let me up the ante.  Imagine that you find the ultimate glamping setup for a night to be remembered on the same island, having only you there.  Enjoy an evening by the fire, and make s’mores as you relax to the sound of the...