Since I know you’ve all been earnestly awaiting the next chapter of my adventures, I’m thrilled to be able to deliver some good news! After several days of searching high and low (literally) in the heat of Istanbul’s sudden summer, I have at last found a place to live! I’ve been moved in for several … Continue reading
Cevahir Mall, until 2011, was the largest mall in Europe, and I wanted you all to see it. Now, who’s gonna take me shopping? Continue reading
My posts are falling a couple days behind, and I’m going to go ahead and blame WordPress’ new uploading system. To say it functions at a snail’s pace would be generous. But I shall overcome. Yagmur and I spent an afternoon down by the Bosphorus, walking, chatting, and enjoying the sunshine and sea air. We … Continue reading
Finally some fun stuff! These are some pictures I’ve taken since arriving, some just with my iPhone, others with a proper camera. I didn’t bring the right lens out with me today, so I wasn’t able to capture as much as I’d have liked, but I’m feeling more comfortable now with getting around and being … Continue reading
Thursday marked the end of my first month in Istanbul, and I feel like it’s an occasion that warrants a more verbal update. A lot is different and better than when I first arrived, and I’m excited to see what the next several weeks have in store. I hope you’ve all been enjoying the photos, … Continue reading
If you’ve not heard by now, I’ve arrived safely in Istanbul. It’s been almost a week at this point, and I suppose if I want to keep my promise of shorter and more frequent posts, I’d better start writing something! My flights were uneventful, airport navigation was easy, and I met my Couchsurfing friends Yagmur … Continue reading
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