After a night in Pamukkale, I hopped on what became a very long and strange bus ride to the seaside town of Fethiye. The 16-seat minibus started out only half full, with only fellow foreigners as passengers. When the bus started up and departed, we all seemed to take this as a sign that we …
I keep the window to my bedroom open most of the time. Especially in the summer, it’s been a necessity to keep fresh air circulating. The best breezes come at night, when the air is cooler and the dust of the day has settled. Our apartment sits on a raised first floor, so we’re close …
Next up after our hiking days was a short stretch in the Czech Republic’s famous “fairy tale” town, Cesky Krumlov. I had never heard of the town before doing research for this trip, but everyone seemed to think that it was a necessary stop on any Czech Republic itinerary, so I made sure to plan … Continue reading
The end of October marked the end of my school’s first quarter, and brought a very welcome week-long break from the grind. Last year, I spent the autumn holiday in Ireland, where I met up with most of my family to enjoy some time together. The only person missing on that trip was my brother, and it … Continue reading
After a delightful summer spent at home, I have returned to Istanbul for at least one more year (perhaps more, at this rate!). And in honour of my grand return, I’ve decided to shed my old skin, so to speak. That is, set myself up anew with a new apartment in a new neighborhood, so … Continue reading
I had only a brief time to spend in Split, the largest city on the Dalmatian coast. As with the rest of Croatia in low season, the city was relatively quiet and many regular tourist attractions and opportunities were closed, but the warmish weather was still welcoming, and my solitary seaside walks and wanderings among … Continue reading
I spent only half a day in Zadar, a small coastal town in Croatia’s Dalmatia region. In my research, the town had stood out as a hot spot to visit, so I felt like I couldn’t miss it. It was charming indeed, and I enjoyed my time, but there was not much happening during the night … Continue reading
After my stay in Zagreb, I took a 3-hour bus ride to Croatia’s Plitvice National Park, where I experienced both the incredible beauty and frustration of traveling in the off-season. Due to the winter schedule, the buses were limited to only three departures that day, the first being at 5:00am. The prospect of catching that … Continue reading
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