We all have one (or many) places we've always dreamed of going or experiences we want to try. It's the picture framed in our bedrooms, our screensaver on our computers or the "most pinned" image on our Pinterest boards. It seems like something you will do "someday," when the time is right. But … [Read more...] about Making Your Dream Trip a Reality
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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
Hot Air Ballooning with Royal Balloon
My wake up call comes at 5:30 am. I was so excited that I barely slept and I laid out my clothes and camera in advance. I was picked up by the folks of Royal Balloon, where I was served a full breakfast before we headed out to the launch point. There are few experiences I've had that I truly … [Read more...] about Hot Air Ballooning with Royal Balloon
Sailing in Turkey with BusAbout
This is the second installment in a series about my experiences traveling through Turkey with BusAbout. For part 1, which covers the overland Turkey Adventure, see this post. Before I even thought about traveling overland through Turkey, I knew I wanted to sail there. I had heard about the Sail … [Read more...] about Sailing in Turkey with BusAbout
Overland Through Turkey with BusAbout
When I was planning my trip for this season, I knew I wanted to go to Turkey but didn't know how to go about it. This was another trip where I felt more comfortable joining a tour rather than traveling alone. Once I saw that BusAbout, one of my favorite tour companies, offered a new overland Turkey … [Read more...] about Overland Through Turkey with BusAbout