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
If you’ve been reading along, you may remember I spent a few months living and teaching English in Istanbul last year. It was an amazing city that left an indelible mark on my soul. I recently sold some photographs and another article to the Smithsonian on Istanbul. Check it out here and be sure to […]
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
In Turkish, the words for ‘thank you’ are ‘tesekkur ederim,’ pronounced tesh-e-koor eh-dare-em and a way to remember it is to say ‘tea, sugar, a dream.’ I just wanted to break out of the ‘writing mode’ for a second to thank everyone for their thoughtful responses to my last post. I was very touched by […]
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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