Slow travel. Eat local.
10
Feb
I was recently nominated by the Trip Base Travel Blog to possibly be a part of their E-book on best kept travel secrets. They are compiling this amazing list from travelers near and far of great travel tips, lesser known destinations, and hidden gem restaurants or hotels. Of course, as with any list like this, […]
12
Aug
There is no way I could just be a tourist in the world for 2 ½ years. I knew I had to mix it up to prevent boredom and burnout. I craved variety in my everyday life, so why would my life on the road be any different? Yes, of course, the constant change of […]
16
Dec
Whatever you call it: café, coffee, espresso, café latte, or just a ‘cup of joe,’ coffee has been drunk for centuries and varies depending on the species of coffee plant the bean comes from – a misnomer for seed (arabica, robusta, etc.) – and the type of roast (Italian, French, American, etc.). It was discovered […]
28
Oct
Planning to visit Istanbul? Here’s an overview & some facts about Istanbul. With a skyline studded with domes & minarets, it’s one of the truly great, romantic cities. I spent three months visiting Istanbul teaching English and cat sitting. Before I arrived I had no idea I’d be doing either of those things, but the […]
22
Jul
After living nearly three months in Turkey, one of my last weekends I was able to ‘do like the locals do’ and escape the oppressive heat of Istanbul for a lovely beach getaway. Bozcaada (pronounced Boze-jada) Island is one of only two inhabited Turkish islands in the Aegean amidst a sea of Greek Isles. It […]
22
Jul
An obvious bonus of staying put in one place for a long time is discovering the “real” Istanbul and its neighborhoods where people live, work, and play. Istanbul Off the Beaten Path The Lonely Planet guide book goes about as far as Taksim Square—the busy town center, so to speak, of Istanbul. It is here […]
13
Jul
I lived and worked in Istanbul for three months during one summer. I had no idea I was going to stay that long until I arrived and so many lovely Turks offered me help. One of the first things I learned, of course, was how to say thank you in Turkish. It’s best to learn […]
9
Jul
I’ve been in Istanbul for more than two months now. As I teach English and wait for other jobs to materialize, I can’t help but wonder: should I stay or should I go? It’s that hard balance of world travel that I’ve become increasingly accustomed to. Many times I find myself caught between trying to […]
3
Jul
During my very first few days in Istanbul, it seemed that everyone I met could ‘help’ me in some way. Need a job? Need a place to stay? Need a carpet? Everyone offered up their assistance and if they couldn’t help, they had someone they would and did introduce me to. I heard that nearly […]
20
Jun
Sponsors? I wish I had sponsors. Anyone? Anyone? Bueller? Okay, I’ve been gone almost nine months now and it’s time for a barometer check. Many have been asking questions and I guess it’s high time I had some answers. 1. What have your favorite places been so far? Thank god the question is plural because […]
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