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Cutting Tea on the Black Sea

February 4, 2022April 6, 2022 Douglas Fears

Local children lead the mazy way through Turkey’s tea leaves Continue reading Cutting Tea on the Black Sea

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Turkey’s East Express Train (Doğu Ekspresi)

January 21, 2022January 22, 2022 Douglas Fears

How to travel this scenic Turkish train route Continue reading Turkey’s East Express Train (Doğu Ekspresi)

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My Favorite 5 – Places in Turkey

May 28, 2021October 1, 2021 Douglas Fears

Top picks from an amazingly diverse country Continue reading My Favorite 5 – Places in Turkey

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Three Days in Trabzon

May 14, 2021July 16, 2021 Douglas Fears

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

December 15, 2020May 16, 2021 Douglas Fears

Reflections across five decades of travel 1970-2020 Continue reading My Sixth Passport: Reflections Across Five Decades of Travel

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Crossing Borders 11: Balkan Boundaries

September 13, 2020September 16, 2020 Douglas Fears

Highlights from a visit to Belgrade, Serbia Continue reading Crossing Borders 11: Balkan Boundaries

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Kazakh Tales 7: Best Bus Misadventures

August 29, 2020August 12, 2021 Douglas Fears

Funny moments on Kazakhstan bus trips! Continue reading Kazakh Tales 7: Best Bus Misadventures

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My Favorite 5 – Islands

August 21, 2020August 12, 2021 Douglas Fears

Top picks from five decades of travel through seven continents Continue reading My Favorite 5 – Islands

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Driving Miss Marian: Across Ireland by Rental Car

August 13, 2020August 12, 2021 Douglas Fears

A Titanic tale of a cross-country jaunt through the Emerald Isle Continue reading Driving Miss Marian: Across Ireland by Rental Car

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Kazakh Tales 6: Golf in the Gulag

July 24, 2020May 14, 2021 Douglas Fears

A once-in-a-lifetime feat on the sports field! Continue reading Kazakh Tales 6: Golf in the Gulag

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