Crossing Borders 12: A Steam Train Trip 100 Years Ago
The story of my grandmother’s 1925 train trip to start a new life Continue reading Crossing Borders 12: A Steam Train Trip 100 Years Ago
Author: Douglas Fears
Camino Reflections 1: The Day the Whale Came Out to Play
A surprise encounter en route to the Camino de Santiago! Continue reading Camino Reflections 1: The Day the Whale Came Out to Play
My Favorite 5 – Natural Wonders
Amazing sights from sea to sky Continue reading My Favorite 5 – Natural Wonders
My Favorite 5 – Railroad Dining Cars
A tribute to a railway classic Continue reading My Favorite 5 – Railroad Dining Cars
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Ten Reasons I STILL Love Transatlantic Sea Travel
Why fly when you could sail? Continue reading Ten Reasons I STILL Love Transatlantic Sea Travel
Cutting Tea on the Black Sea
Local children lead the mazy way through Turkey’s tea leaves Continue reading Cutting Tea on the Black Sea
Turkey’s East Express Train (Doğu Ekspresi)
How to travel this scenic Turkish train route Continue reading Turkey’s East Express Train (Doğu Ekspresi)
My Favorite 5 – Places in Turkey
Top picks from an amazingly diverse country Continue reading My Favorite 5 – Places in Turkey
Three Days in Trabzon
A traveler’s guide to visiting the Black Sea region around Trabzon, Turkey Continue reading Three Days in Trabzon
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My Sixth Passport: Reflections Across Five Decades of Travel
Reflections across five decades of travel 1970-2020 Continue reading My Sixth Passport: Reflections Across Five Decades of Travel
Rails, Whales and Tales 