Sometimes It’s Hard To Be Far Away
Sometimes, the distance between my home in Turkey and my family in the US feels so far. I…
July 11, 2013
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Cappadocia Is Wild
I’ve been dreaming of Cappadocia’s moonscapes for years. The region in the middle of Turkey is famous for…
July 8, 2013
Sometimes The Nicest Thing Is A Pool on a Roof
Summer in Istanbul is unbearably hot and sticky. Compounding this (very typical) problem are streets and trams that…
July 5, 2013
This Time, We’re Going To The Top: Besting Buyukada
The first time I went to Buyukada, we never made it to the top. Istanbul’s big island is…
July 3, 2013
Here Comes An Adventure!
It’s finally set! I’ve been plotting and scheming about my summer travel plans for months, making and breaking…
July 1, 2013
My New Favorite Mosque
Istanbul’s skyline is full of exquisite mosques. Resplendent with grand bluish domes, minarets like exclamation marks, and courtyard…
June 28, 2013
The Lost Jews of Amsterdam: Where You Should Go Instead Of The Anne Frank House
I didn’t go to the Anne Frank House when I was in Amsterdam. I intended to. Jewish history,…
June 26, 2013
Amsterdam: A Great Place To Be Stuck
Getting deported was a nightmare. Being held in the airport for 24 hours was pure misery. Not knowing…
June 21, 2013
Gezi Park and The Lingering Gas
This is not a political blog. I started this website to share my analogue photographs and write about…
June 19, 2013
What A Difference The Film Makes
I’ve gone into detail before about some of the logistics about my photography, including the film I use.…
June 17, 2013