Turkey is a country rich in history and natural wonders and a trip here will give you no shortage of fantastic things to see. Pamukkale is one such place close to the Aegean coast (kind of) with its beautiful travertine pools, and a grand city ruin waiting for you to explore at the very top. … More Pamukkale’s Cotton Pools
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
