Cappadocia is a region in the central region of Turkey best known for cave cities, “chimney” cave dwellings, and of course, beautiful hot air balloon sunrises. I took my parents here as part of our Turkey grand tour and we were not disappointed. Sure, it helps when the parents are paying for a good chunk … More Cappadocia’s Unworldy Landscapes
I had the amazing opportunity to visit Istanbul twice. Once in 2015 as a backpacking student, and another in 2017 with my parents as one leg of my 6 month Round the World trip. I’ve taken the best of what I’ve done and put it all together into this jam packed 3 day itinerary. Orientation … More Hire me as a Tour Guide for Istanbul
In my time backpacking from here to there, I’ve met some real hardy folks who could survive on very little in pretty rough destinations. I do not count myself among their ranks. A week of constant hassling and harassment from Morocco’s tourism machine, I was in need of a mini getaway. Cue our short stay … More A Little Espana in my Tagine
From Tangier we are about a 4-5 hour transit to the small town of Chefchaoeun,which is most famous for its blue-washed Medina. As soon as you reach one of its modest gates, you are hit from floor to ceiling with every shade of blue/indigo you can imagine. The vibe here is definitely more laid back … More 50 Shades of Blue in Chefchouen
There’s no doubt that Morocco has had a pretty colourful history in its time, with its diverse culture being influenced by the nomadic Berbers, the powerful Almoravids, the rise of Islam, and the Christian influence from nearby Europe. Albeit small, Christianity’s historical influence does have a felt presence in Tangier, the Northern port city of … More Churches in a Muslim Majority Country
