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Crossing Borders 12: A Steam Train Trip 100 Years Ago

December 27, 2025December 29, 2025 Douglas Fears

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

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Camino Reflections 1: The Day the Whale Came Out to Play

July 9, 2025 Douglas Fears

A surprise encounter en route to the Camino de Santiago! Continue reading Camino Reflections 1: The Day the Whale Came Out to Play

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My Favorite 5 – Natural Wonders

May 13, 2024July 2, 2025 Douglas Fears

Amazing sights from sea to sky Continue reading My Favorite 5 – Natural Wonders

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Ten Reasons I STILL Love Transatlantic Sea Travel

May 24, 2022April 14, 2024 Douglas Fears

Why fly when you could sail? Continue reading Ten Reasons I STILL Love Transatlantic Sea Travel

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Cutting Tea on the Black Sea

February 4, 2022August 11, 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, 2022August 15, 2024 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, 2021September 6, 2023 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, 2020September 19, 2024 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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Spending the Sacrifice Holiday in Anatolia

August 24, 2019April 20, 2023 Douglas Fears

A story of village life in central Turkey Continue reading Spending the Sacrifice Holiday in Anatolia

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