Şanlıurfa or Urfa for short is one of those places that seems to defy logic, somewhere so old that really there don’t exist accounts of places before Urfa probably existed. It’s name has changed over the time but it is believed for instance as the birthplace of the prophet Abraham and prophet Job, and there are ruins nearby that are believed … [Read more...]
To the Border – Turkey
“Is the gate open today?” “What gate?” “The gate at the border” “What border?” The Syrian guy looked at me like I was an idiot as the mini-bus wheezed out of the station. My Arabic almost coming out as second nature given that it was the only language I could successfully speak in this area of Turkey. I realized quickly around me that everyone … [Read more...]
7 Reasons you should Visit Philadelphia
After having lived in this region on and off for many years I feel that I’m always “defending” Philadelphia from the Naysayers. Sure there were some problems back in the day, there were a lot of dangerous areas (and still are). But things have been improving a lot and have improved a lot. Philadelphia is the king of turn around stories and this … [Read more...]
Is Jordan safe to Visit?
You are going to Jordan? Isn’t it dangerous? There were a lot of variations of this question when I had decided that I would be traveling to Jordan, to study, and live. Most people thought I was absolutely crazy. But was I? To be honest, I hate these types of posts, but with the amount of misinformation out there it is certainly an important … [Read more...]
Advice for choosing the right travel backpack
What is backpacking without a backpack? Right? I think one of the things people don’t invest enough in is how to pick the right backpack. During travel, your travel backpack can make or break your enjoyment of the trip. Literally. If you are miserable carrying it, it is going to show in various aspects of your enjoyment of your time on the road. A … [Read more...]
First Time Visitor’s Guide to Petra Jordan
Having spent a long time in Jordan I get a lot of questions about Jordan travel, in particular, Petra. And of course why not? Petra is a UNESCO World Heritage site, one of the “new world wonders”, and really one of the most incredible places I’ve visited. But here are a few tips to help you in planning out your trip. … [Read more...]
2015 DC Cherry Blossom Status – March 23
I’ve been getting a lot of emails lately about the cherry blossoms here in DC. As always it is one of the most popular times of the year in the city and my favorite time of the year as well. I always look forward to the cherry blossoms not only for them heralding in spring but because they really change the city. This year things have … [Read more...]
Mount Nemrut and Beyond – Turkey
There is very little to do in Adiyaman you almost wonder why any would come here. If it wasn’t for the nearby Mount Nemrut National Park very few probably would. We arrived here on the morning bus unsure of how we were going to move forward. So what is Mount Nemrut and why would you come here? Honestly before coming I really only knew it … [Read more...]
50 Great things to do in Tokyo Japan
There are easily more than 50 things to do Tokyo, so it was not hard to come up with this list. But start here and see how many you can get through. Do you have your own places you love that you would want to add? Have breakfast sushi at the Tsukiji Fish Market Watch a show at the Kabuki Theater in Ginza Get a beautiful view of the city … [Read more...]
East to Gaziantep Turkey
The flight is leaving in a few hours. Is it enough time to make it? Yeah, but we have to hurry. I have been in Istanbul for a few days now, visiting friends, stuffing my face full of delicious food, and trying not to melt in the searing summer weather, but I haven’t really ventured far outside the city yet. One of my friends here … [Read more...]
Touring the Museum of Broken Relationships
Maybe love isn’t always grand. Occupying the other spectrum of relationships is the Museum of Broken Relationships in Zagreb, Croatia. A tribute to the love that was and then for reasons many was no longer… So as I hobbled along through Zagreb in my time there, I happened upon this museum as I was descending one of the hills. … [Read more...]
Five sights to Visit in Stockholm, Sweden
Stockholm is a beautiful city. I really enjoyed myself here, and I have been to a lot of places by now and that says a lot. I could definitely see myself living in Stockholm. Ok wait, I suppose I should first go visit it in the winter before I really say that. There are also a lot of things to see and do in the city, so it … [Read more...]
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