The next chapter of my vacation started in Selçuk, a small touristy town located near the famous ancient city of Ephesus. My journey there from Eceabat was a lengthy one, but, as I mentioned earlier, I didn’t much mind the coastal drive in my comfy travel bus. My hotel was just a short walk from the … Continue reading
I write this post from the terrace of my hotel in Fethiye. Directly in front of me is the bay, which glistens under the sun and where sailboats float along in the sapphire water. Sort of like the produce, even the vistas and landscapes in Turkey feel somehow brighter and better and more colorful. I’ve … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
I’ll admit that it’s been difficult to find the motivation to do much the past couple weekends. This is in part because I’m trying to save my money for a long vacation in August (deposits are made and there’s no going back now!), but also in part because only something really worthwhile can justify putting … Continue reading
I first visited Yildiz Park about a week ago when some friends and I found ourselves with an open evening and access to a car. We decided to do some exploring around Istanbul, and the first stop was the park, which is one of the largest green spaces remaining in the city. I had never … Continue reading
Today I made my way to Taksim Square and Gezi Park. It’s been a couple days since the protests have flared up, and I figured it was safe to venture to the place where it all began. I met up with my friend Meg for lunch, and then we wandered around the sites for a … Continue reading
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