Tbilisi, Georgia: How Quickly We Fall In Love!
I had dreams about Tbilisi long before I ever went there. The mysterious Georgian capital intrigued me for…
August 23, 2013
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Photographing Batumi’s Beach In The Rain
My original plan for my second day in Batumi was to take a long, leisurely bike ride along the…
August 14, 2013
The Unexpected Charm of Batumi
Batumi, Georgia was the biggest surprise of my Caucasus trip. I don’t know what I was expecting, exactly,…
August 12, 2013
Ephesus vs Hierapolis: Seeking The Secret Amphitheater
Can a giant amphitheater at a well-known tourist attraction feel like a secret? Well, it depends on where…
August 3, 2013
Izmir: Turkey’s Laid-Back City
Istanbul is wild, bursting, complex; not unusual for a giant city with 15 million people packed together. It’s…
July 27, 2013
A Mosque-Crawl Through Mimar Sinan’s Masterpieces
Istanbul’s most swoon-worthy architecture tends to be old. Mosque, hamams, fountains, fortresses; these are the things that become…
July 24, 2013
Turkey’s Cotton Castles: Perfect Pamukkale
The first time I saw the pictures, I thought, This can’t be real. Pristine snow-white hills, pale turquoise…
July 20, 2013
How To Visit A Mosque in Istanbul
I love visiting churches, mosques, and synagogues when I travel, but sometimes places of worship can be a…
July 17, 2013
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
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