We sometimes get stuck in our comfort zones. I remember the first time someone suggested that I visit Istanbul; it felt too far away. “What would I do there?” I’d ask. Plenty of people would rave on about how Istanbul’s one of those really great places with great markets and interesting sights to see. “Sure, … Continue reading
Category Archives: Middle East
Top 5: Places I Would Revisit
I have a constant need to try new things, visit new places, and meet new people. I’m a fan of novelty, although once I’ve decided I truly like something, it sticks with me for life. This, of course, translates to my taste in travel. Although my dream would be to continue visiting new places, I would … Continue reading
A Week of Istanbul: Food
When traveling anywhere, it’s always important for me to at least try the local cuisine. In all honesty, this has always been my weakness: while I’ve always been very keen on being an adventurer, I’m not the most adventurous eater. I do enjoy a wide variety of food, but if I simply don’t think something … Continue reading
A Week of Istanbul: Shopping
Though I recently visited Istanbul for the first time, my parents and sisters had all been there before me. In addition, several others I know have also made it a point to travel to the city, and for good reason. Regardless of whom I spoke to about the city, prior to my trip, there was … Continue reading
Video: Intro to Istanbul, Turkey
I recently visited Istanbul, the third largest city in the world. Though there’s more detailed information to come, here’s a brief video to introduce the amazing city I was lucky to explore with a fellow Madrid-based blogger. Continue reading
دبي | Dubai, United Arab Emirates | March 2011
There are two paradoxes that make me: 1) I feel most at home when I’m travelling, and 2) I rarely feel comfortable in the comfort of my own home and city. Regardless of what my reasoning for all of this is, I just know that I find some sort of peace in exploring new places … Continue reading