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
The first week of travel has been a whirlwind tour of Kerala at its lush, monsoon season. We started in quiet Kollam, to a more touristy Alleppey, and finished off with a few nights in the cosmopolitan colonial city of Kochi. We wake up early in the morning of our last night in ASSA, having … More A Whirlwind Tour of Kerala
As the work starts piling up for our project, and time is coming short, we decide to take a weekend to stay in town. It’ll be a nice break from the long transits to the nearest cities. from ASSA, the closest town (village really), is Ayukudy, while the nearest biggish town is Tenkasi. Walking to … More Week 3 – Chilling Around Town
For the full album from Turkey, click here! It was always part of our plan to take a break from Istanbul, having been scammed and all, and see a bit of the Asian side of Turkey. Actually, Istanbul is a nub off Turkey that only half sticks into Europe. A good chunk of the city … More Turkey – Adventures in the Asian Side
