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Sunday Snap: Kyrgyz Felt Rugs

By on September 16, 2012 in Weekend Snaps

Kyrgyz felt rugs are so awesome. Ever since my first stay in Kyrgyzstan back in 2008, I wanted to bring back a rug. This time, we finally bought a couple. These are just some of the examples of rugs that were hanging at the bazaar.

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Saturday Snap: Lithuania Life Moment

By on September 15, 2012 in Weekend Snaps

I know it’s a woman doing laundry, but with the fall flowers and vibe, I just like it. This scene was snapped while wandering around Trakai in Lithuania — the home of the amazing fairy tale castle.

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Sunday Snap: Cappadocia Instagrammed

By on September 9, 2012 in Weekend Snaps

Cappadocia as seen through the eyes of Instagram. Love how the filter makes it feel like this photo was taken in the 70s and ready for the photo projector. So cool.

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Saturday Snap: Cappadocia Rock Wall

By on September 8, 2012 in Weekend Snaps

I think I might sound like a broken record these days, but Cappadocia… is amazingly beautiful. The lunar-like landscape makes for such intense visuals — some with colors like in this photo. I loved being able to hike around and see the cave churches and pigeon houses above me on these gorgeous multi-colored rock walls.

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Sunday Snap: Street Fruit Vendor in Turkey

By on August 26, 2012 in Weekend Snaps

Fresh fruit, fresh fruit juice. In Turkey, you see men pushing carts full of fruit and fruit pressers so you can get pomegranate, orange, or whatever other combination of fresh juice. There needs to be more of this in Sydney, me thinks. Don’t you?
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Saturday Snap: Cave Motel in Cappadocia

By on August 25, 2012 in Weekend Snaps

Who wouldn’t want to stay here? This room was quaint and beautiful in Gultekin Motel with awesome owners in Goreme, Cappadocia. The stay was part of our Intrepid Travel tour. Turkey is a magical place, don’t you think?
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Sunday Snap: The Most Private Feeling Dorm Beds You Can Get

By on August 19, 2012 in Weekend Snaps

Would you like to sink into your bed in a dorm like this? You can, in St. Petersburg, at my new favorite hostel: Soul Kitchen Jr. Check out the photo essay post for more insight into this brand new, luxury hostel.
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August 19, 2012 · Continue Reading · Comments { 2 }

Saturday Snap: Turkish Pide… Delicious

By on August 18, 2012 in Weekend Snaps

Turkish pide… it’s kind of like a pizza with different flavors. When they are hot and fresh just out of the oven, they are divine! Love a good pide, do you? Share if you enjoy!
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Sunday Snap: Stone Man in Estonia

By on August 12, 2012 in Weekend Snaps

Public art. I sometimes don’t understand who decides to make things like this stone man lounging in the earth in Tallinn, Estonia. But… it appears.
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Saturday Snap: Wallaby Party

By on August 11, 2012 in Weekend Snaps

No matter how many times I’ve done it, petting and feeding cute little wallabies never gets old. This was taken in Port Douglas in Queensland at the Wildlife Habitat. A fun place to meet and greet some of the local wildlife in Australia! Share if you love wallabies!
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