Istanbul is currently in the throes of what many are calling the city’s version of an Occupy movement. I’d heard a couple days ago that demonstrators were conducting sit-ins at Taksim Square and the neighboring Gezi Park in response to new construction in the area that includes plans for yet another shopping mall, which is … 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
Goodness. It’s been a long, long time. A lot’s happened since I last posted here, but I think it’s time to get this little blog rolling again. In case you haven’t heard, I’m getting ready to embark on a new adventure, and, like last time, I want to keep you all included in as much … Continue reading
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