Four Years Abroad
At the end of July, I sat down and made a list. On it was all the places…
January 29, 2017
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Turkey
Istanbul’s Hidden Botanical Garden
The Atasehir neighborhood on Istanbul’s Asian side is a mess of highways and mismatched ugly skyscrapers; it’s emphatically…
October 10, 2016
The Dreamspace Between Istanbul and New York City
Alison and I met each other in college. We were both theater directors and photography enthusiasts; I piqued…
September 26, 2016
This Melancholy Summer
Istanbul summer is supposed to be full of joy. At this time last year, I was working two…
July 27, 2016
A New Normal
“My soul, my beauty, my dolorous one, the day of disaster is at hand, come to me no…
July 22, 2016
Trapped in Turkey, Again
I didn’t think I’d find myself in this situation again, but here we are. I’m unable to travel…
May 30, 2016
The Concrete Splendor Of Sancaklar Mosque
It’s no secret that I am drawn to strange buildings, from the Brutalist behemoths I learned to love…
May 6, 2016
Istanbul In The Snow
Sometimes it’s easy to feel immune to the magic of Istanbul. Living here means that the sparkle of…
March 11, 2016
Istanbul, As Ever
I’ve started writing so many pieces this year called “Istanbul Is Safe, Really.” Then I get distracted, and…
January 14, 2016