I have been in Lebanon for nearly two weeks and each day I take an average of 3 rides in a taxi. That means I’ve been in about 40 different taxis and I can safely say that I have gotten the same question from 39 of those 40 taxi drivers: “Where are you from”. Sometimes it… Read more
People travel around the world for many reasons. To find themselves, to lose themselves, to find someone, to find something, to make a difference. All valid reasons (and all reasons I’ve adopted at one point or another). For me, one reoccurring theme is to take myself out of my comfort zone and to try new things… Read more
While I have been working primarily on my travel writing, developing a photographer’s eye is also an important goal for me and for my blog. I am always looking for images that represent the place that I’m visiting while also focusing on subjects that have some significance for me. Some cities, like Paris, Rio de Janeiro… Read more
On a whim, I visited a friend in Beirut back in 2010. I knew little about the city other than the fact that it often seemed to be linked to war and fighting when it was mentioned in U.S. news reports. But with a little research, I realized things were much safer than they had been… Read more
The Cappadocia region has become a popular “second stop” for travelers and tourists visiting Turkey. After a few days in that vibrant, bustling city of Istanbul, a get away to the cities of Goreme, Urgup and Uchisar in the Cappadocia region are often on people’s itinerary. This area is known mainly for its outdoor activities as… Read more
