Category Cultures & Countries
Australia and especially the Outback was a place I had never really known about except that there were the occasional kangaroo and possibly koala, but that was about it. It was a new continent, and it felt as if I… Continue Reading →
One of my main goals while in Australia was to spot a wild koala, either snoring or munching on some leaves. During our entire six weeks here, I was anticipating seeing one if I was being optimistic; who would have… Continue Reading →
Hidden in the depths of the lush and rolling hills of the famous Sri Lankan tea plantations is a plant nursery unknown to many. This nursery grows one of the most majestic and outlandish plants and is also the largest… Continue Reading →
Imagine standing in an arid and desolate desert, surrounded by nothing but an infinite expanse of sand. Now imagine skiing down a snowy slope in zero-degree weather in that same exact desert. It might seem slightly ludicrous, but that’s what… Continue Reading →
During our 5-week trip in Turkey, we indulged ourselves with the best foods throughout the nation, and I came up with a conclusion of the best Turkish dishes to ever get your hands on. I put together the most unique… Continue Reading →
Although Istanbul is famous for many things, the mosques there are truly spectacular. Some of the most beautiful mosques are located in Istanbul, from the world-renowned Hagia Sofia to the more obscure and underrated ones, such as the Rustem Pasha… Continue Reading →
Hiking through Cappadocia is like hiking through history. Whether it is by gazing at valley views or exploring inside cliff dwellings, you can truly get a sense of how people used to live in these hand-carved homes. As we trudged… Continue Reading →
2,000 years ago and 2,000 years later, Antalya is still “heaven on earth”. Until now, I had never known of such a heavenly place and I wish I did, as it is one of my favorite cities/places I have ever… Continue Reading →
If you’ve ever seen photos of the abundant cascading pools of Pamukkale, they were either taken years ago, are fake, or are not actually spring water. Not even 20 years ago, these layered pools were everywhere but sadly, nowadays, most… Continue Reading →
There was an abnormal amount of dogs surrounding us, staring and sniffing at the food in front of us, all waiting to see our reactions. We had ordered what a restaurant claimed to be ‘special food’, so being curious, we… Continue Reading →