Memories of Osaka

Posted in Japan| Osaka

While I haven’t yet made it back to Osaka since my trip last April, I got a little taste of the city last night with a delicious home cooked meal.  I MAY have mentioned to a family from Osaka that my favorite Japanese food comes from their home city. And MAYBE the husband just happens to be a… Read more

Finding Community on the Road

Istanbul is one of those cities that just feels alive. A constant shuffling stream of locals, tourists, animals, products, produce, boats, cars, and trams.  I know New York is thought of as the city that never sleeps, but after staying in a hostel in the restaurant and club packed Taksim Square neighborhood, I sincerely believe Istanbul… Read more

My Favorite Shots: Japan

Posted in Japan| Kyoto| Osaka| Tokyo

Has it really been less than two weeks since I flew out of Tokyo’s Narita airport? I feel like months have passed since my time in Japan. I’ve been in transit for two days now… Sydney to Hong Kong to Seoul to Doha (where I am at the moment) and then on to Istanbul later today… Read more

Tokyo to Osaka to Kyoto

Posted in Japan| Kyoto| Osaka| Tokyo

Where to begin? I feel like so many days have past and so much has happened since my last post.  I keep checking the date to make sure I haven’t missed a blog update (Mondays and Thursdays, ya’ll).  But nope – I’m still on schedule. Over the next 5 months, I do not plan to make… Read more