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 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
Killarney, home to St. Mary’s Cathedral, and County Mayo, home to Village Cong, where much of The Quiet Man was filmed. Continue reading
One of our first stops was at the Blarney Castle near the city of Cork. This particular castle is known for the famous stone that supposedly grants you a magical way with words if you kiss it. I myself haven’t noticed much of a difference since delivering my smooch, but, then again, I’m pretty eloquent … Continue reading
After the strange and fantastic hamam experience, my time in Cappadocia continued the following day with a tour of various parts of the area. We did some hiking, saw lots of panoramic views, and toured a small part of an ancient underground city. There’s a big gallery to browse, with a little more information in … Continue reading
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