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A Cool Time in Istanbul Starts at Bahaus

By on April 16, 2012 in Hostels & Hotels, Turkey

Pat and I wandered into Bahaus at maybe 8 am — much too early to check in, but we were still able to store our bags and enjoy the Turkish breakfast upstairs. That was when I knew that Bahaus was cool.

April 16, 2012 · Read full story · Comments { 8 }
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Eagle Hunters in Kyrgyzstan: A Photo Essay

By on January 11, 2012 in Kyrgyzstan, Soviet Travel

One of the best experiences I had on my past visit to Kyrgyzstan was being able to get up close and personal with Kyrgyz eagle hunters. Kyrgyz men have been hunting with eagles for 6,000 years.

January 11, 2012 · Read full story · Comments { 7 }

23 Images of the Aya Sofia in Istanbul

By on December 19, 2011 in Turkey

The Aya Sofia is one of Istanbul’s most prominent attractions. I had no idea, however, that it would be so big… or so awe-inspiring. Rather than try to fill this page with a huge list of cliches and overused expressions, I figured I’d let the images do the talking for me. Enjoy!

December 19, 2011 · Read full story · Comments { 23 }
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Day 210: Trakai Castle, Or Things Fairy Tales Are Made Of

By on July 30, 2011 in Lithuania, Soviet Travel

In the small sleepy town of Trakai, there lies the island castle that dates back to the 14th century. This castle makes my Friday dream travel destination.

July 30, 2011 · Read full story · Comments { 2 }

Day 204: Suggestions for Don’t Ever Look Back’s America Leg

By on July 25, 2011 in USA

On Saturday, I got to meet up with two Melbourne residents who have just started their round-the-world trip here in Sydney: Amy and Kieron of Don’t Ever Look Back.
Pat and I caught up with them, along with Caroline… Read more and Tommy, over at the Edinburgh Castle on Pitt Street. It was my first time to the Edinburgh Castle, and

July 25, 2011 · Read full story · Comments { 5 }
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Day 184: Should Have Been Called “The Good Wine Show”

By on July 10, 2011 in Australia

So I’ve been in Sydney for 3 winters now, and this one was the first that I actually made it out to the Good Food & Wine Show. It could be that I was in New Zealand doing visa renewal runs… Read more before, or maybe I just didn’t care (I’m not really a foodie). Either way, I’m glad I finally went

July 10, 2011 · Read full story · Comments { 0 }
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Day 177: Pancakes, Because People are Feeling Homesick

By on July 7, 2011 in Australia, Food & Drink

There’s been nothing quite like the good ol’ American holiday of July 4th to bring out the homesickness in just about every American abroad I know. Talking about barbecues and fireworks has taken over my blog feed lately, but I’ll tell you what, the homesickness factor became apparent in my local circle of friends a little sooner than that.
And… Read more

July 7, 2011 · Read full story · Comments { 8 }
Day 116: Cobblestone Streets, Bad for Feet

Day 116: Cobblestone Streets, Bad for Feet

By on April 27, 2011 in Italy

If you asked me now what the most important part of my body is when it comes to being in good physical condition, I would have to say feet since I’ve had so many issues lately. I used to think that having a good knee was all I wanted, and the back seems to throw everything out of whack if… Read more

April 27, 2011 · Read full story · Comments { 4 }
Day 93: Menorca – Mallorca’s Lesser Known Little Sibling

Day 93: Menorca – Mallorca’s Lesser Known Little Sibling

By on April 4, 2011 in Spain

You can’t spend a month somewhere, especially on a tiny little island, without storing away a piece of it in your heart forever.
In October of 2007, I spent an entire month on the island of Menorca taking part in an archaeological dig… Read more. It was awesome, all the archeology things I learned, and the history was the top-off since

April 4, 2011 · Read full story · Comments { 2 }
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Day 92: Straight Out of a Horror Film

By on April 3, 2011 in Australia

There are some things about Australia that I can’t quite handle on a regular basis. One such thing is also the reason I will never, ever, ever, EVER leave the windows down in a car in this country when I’m not driving.
We got a little reminder of that reason last night when we were driving the car home from… Read more

April 3, 2011 · Read full story · Comments { 25 }