Gallipoli. To some of the world's populations, the name of this town is associated with bloodshed, war, and loss. To others, like most Americans, it means nothing. It's a name not immediately recognized if at all. But to Australians, New Zealanders and Turks, it's like Normandy or Pearl … [Read more...] about An American in Gallipoli
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The Tombs of Myra
After many days on the water, I was ready for land. A big night of drinking at Smugglers Cove had made our crew worse for the wear, in search of hangover remedies, doctors and pharmacies. We were taken to shore and shuttled into the modern town of Demre to repair ourselves and spend the … [Read more...] about The Tombs of Myra
Photo Friday: Blue Mosque at Night
I hope you haven't had your fill of Turkey, both the food and the country, because I'm excited to share some of my favorite photos from Istanbul, taken on my last night in the country before I spent a long night at the airport. I was staying at Cheers Lighthouse hostel in Sultanahmet, located right … [Read more...] about Photo Friday: Blue Mosque at Night
Photo Friday: Brighton Beach, Australia
There's one place close to my heart and on my mind on a near daily basis: Australia. It's somewhere I plan on returning to very, very soon. More on that soon (P.S. if you sign up for my newsletter, you'll be the first to know the details!). I want to go back to the place where I spent one of the … [Read more...] about Photo Friday: Brighton Beach, Australia
On Body Issues and the Turkish Bath
I've been skinny for most of my life until the last four or five years. I developed cushioning in places I never had it before, namely on my hips. I'm not overly self conscious about my appearances, but I certainly think I have work to do in terms of getting in shape. I'm not shy about my body, … [Read more...] about On Body Issues and the Turkish Bath