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
At least some news of the uprisings here have probably reached you by now. Since my last post, there have been regular waves of peace followed by more turmoil, and both sides of the protests have remained persistent in their aggression. Many of the demonstrations, at least in Istanbul, are now centered in just a … Continue reading
Cell phones, like everywhere else in the world, are a staple of communication in Turkey. Service stores in Istanbul are literally every block or so, and plans and prepaid options are relatively inexpensive, so keeping in touch, even internationally, is easy. Cell phones themselves, though, especially ones that do more than just call and text, … Continue reading
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
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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