As a woman travelling to another country it can sometimes be daunting, especially if you are travelling alone. Questions will arise: how should you dress? Will you be safe? Are…
Tips for Solo Female Travelers
There has been a lot of discussion on social media lately about women traveling on their own. In large part, what prompted these discussions was the murder of a woman…
Turkish Delight – Living in a lighthouse
I’m a big fan of Turkey. I’ve visited Istanbul on several occasions and love its clothes shopping, surprisingly metropolitan nightlife and exotic architecture. But most holidaymakers to Turkey head for…
Traveling Identity
I have a weird relationship with my birthday. It falls right at the end of the school year, so rather than celebrating me, it tends to call attention to goodbyes…
Olu Deniz: Turkey’s Hidden Gem
There are plenty of places in Turkey you can visit if you’re looking for a relaxing beach holiday, but there is perhaps nowhere in the country as beautiful and charming…
Istanbul: Fascinating, Ancient, and Male
Being plagued with a nasty bought of jetlag did not minimize the awe effects of the old city of Istanbul. We arrived bleary-eyed at Atatürk Airport, having bounced through Germany…
Take me to…Turkey!
A single image of ancient homes carved into the rocky landscape of Cappadocia was enough to bump it to the top of my must-see list. With visions of hot air…