Off the Beaten Path in Fatih
The Couchsurfing photowalk that took me to Yedikule Fortress didn’t end there. We spent much of the rest of…
February 22, 2013
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How To Make Friends and Not Fall Off A Wall: Exploring Yedikule Fortress
One of my biggest fears in a new place is loneliness. What if I don’t make any friends?…
February 19, 2013
My Istanbul Past
This is my fourth trip to Istanbul, my first for a long-term stay. Istanbul is so massive and…
February 16, 2013
Why am I in Istanbul?
WHY? I have been asked this question so many times, both before I left and since arriving here.…
February 10, 2013
My Photography
I grew up taking pictures. At age eight, I had a darkroom in my basement; at thirteen, I…
January 31, 2013
Wine, wine, wine!
My family LOVES wine. Growing up, my parents were part-owners of a winery in California. Some of my…
January 26, 2013
A Pre-departure Detour: Carefree in the Caribbean
Turkey actually WON’T be the first stamp in my new passport. I was offered the opportunity to babysit…
January 23, 2013