The Mars-esque landscape of Cappadocia was settled by Hittites and early Christians in the 1800s BC. The unique, and somewhat phallic, rock formations made Cappadocia one of Turkey's top tourist sites, which is actually made up of a handful of towns surrounding the national park. Göreme is the … [Read more...] about Walking Among Giants in Cappadocia
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Where I Slept in Turkey
*As of 2018, this post has been reorganized to provide more information about each place I stayed. This post was from before I started taking room photos and includes affiliate links.* I pride myself on being a budget traveler who is most comfortable in hostels, but I also got to stay at … [Read more...] about Where I Slept in Turkey
For the Love of the Turks
It's the best country in the world, the Turkish teenager proudly proclaimed to the Texan couple sitting behind me on the flight from Paris to Istanbul. I laughed to myself, as it certainly was a bold statement. As much as I love my homeland, I would never claim that the United States is the … [Read more...] about For the Love of the Turks
The Single Girl’s Guide to Oktoberfest
If you're visiting Germany in late September and early October, it's a shame not to at least try to attend Oktoberfest, the largest beer festival held in Munich every year. It's a once in a lifetime experience, bringing in locals and travelers from all parts of the globe. So what happens when … [Read more...] about The Single Girl’s Guide to Oktoberfest
10 Lessons from a Quarter Century of Life
I am now a quarter century old. This is old news, as it happened back in July. But a lot has been going on in my life these past few months. I've started to get consistent freelance writing gigs. I was a bridesmaid in my best friend's wedding. It may be a quarter life crisis, but I know it's … [Read more...] about 10 Lessons from a Quarter Century of Life