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Author: Douglas Fears

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Kazakh Tales 4: The Day I Jumped Off a Moving Train

December 27, 2018August 21, 2020 Douglas Fears

A true story that usually only happens in the movies Continue reading Kazakh Tales 4: The Day I Jumped Off a Moving Train

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Crossing Borders 1: Trainbound in Petropavl

December 19, 2018October 2, 2020 Douglas Fears

First in a series of border crossing adventure tales Continue reading Crossing Borders 1: Trainbound in Petropavl

Favorites3 Comments
Classic boat on mountain lake framed by mountains on clear day in Glacier Park

My Favorite 5 – US National Parks

December 7, 2018June 23, 2020 Douglas Fears

The USA’s Top 5 national parks Continue reading My Favorite 5 – US National Parks

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Over the Glacier and Through the Mud: The Antarctica Marathon

December 2, 2018August 10, 2021 Douglas Fears

My first-ever marathon race! Continue reading Over the Glacier and Through the Mud: The Antarctica Marathon

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Taking the Helm of a Tall Ship: One Magical Night

November 24, 2018April 12, 2024 Douglas Fears

An amazing birthday experience from the Caribbean Continue reading Taking the Helm of a Tall Ship: One Magical Night

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Language Learning Made Practical: Funny Moments on Istanbul Buses

November 22, 2018June 19, 2020 Douglas Fears

Laughs abound when language learning! Continue reading Language Learning Made Practical: Funny Moments on Istanbul Buses

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Beans for Breakfast in Costa Rica

November 17, 2018March 30, 2020 Douglas Fears

A funny tale about volunteer work with sea turtles and birds Continue reading Beans for Breakfast in Costa Rica

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Armenian-style church topped by rounded cone atop cliffside in Ani ancient city

Ani: An Ancient Kingdom on a Modern Border

November 11, 2018October 4, 2020 Douglas Fears

An eerily magical place in far east Turkey Continue reading Ani: An Ancient Kingdom on a Modern Border

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Making Tracks Across Turkey: The East Express to Kars

November 10, 2018March 4, 2023 Douglas Fears

A wonderful rail travel experience at an incredible price! Continue reading Making Tracks Across Turkey: The East Express to Kars

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Vanilla ice cream shaped cliffs in Cappadochia region of central Turkey

Three Days in Cappadocia

October 25, 2018February 21, 2025 Douglas Fears

Quick guide to visiting my favorite place in Turkey Continue reading Three Days in Cappadocia

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