Making Tracks Across Turkey: The East Express to Kars
“A railway here in Asia – in the dreamy realm of the Orient – in the fabled land of the Arabian Nights – is a strange … Continue reading Making Tracks Across Turkey: The East Express to Kars
Three Days in Cappadocia
Once on a cross-country flight, my aunt was sitting next to a man who had toured more than 100 countries. When she asked his most favorite, … Continue reading Three Days in Cappadocia
Spreading Joy: My Best Russian Language Blunders
“What do you call someone who only speaks one language?” “An American!” One of the joys, or perhaps I could say trials, of traveling and living … Continue reading Spreading Joy: My Best Russian Language Blunders
My Favorite 5 – Travel Planning Websites
“You’re off to Great Places! Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting, So get on your way!” ― Dr. Seuss, Oh, The Places You’ll Go! … Continue reading My Favorite 5 – Travel Planning Websites
Apples are from Kazakhstan – Sometimes
“I do not know where the urge to tell stories comes from. All I know is that it was in me from the time I could … Continue reading Apples are from Kazakhstan – Sometimes
My Favorite 5 – Travel Books
Twelve years ago in 2006, as I tried to navigate through the chaos of packing and moving to Kazakhstan, I found myself faced with the tough … Continue reading My Favorite 5 – Travel Books
Singing in the Train
I love encountering new places from the window of a long-distance train. Sometimes, though, it works the other way around. Back in 1995, I took a … Continue reading Singing in the Train
