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When visiting the Cappadocia region of Turkey, a hot-air balloon ride often is included (or, at least recommended) on the itinerary. Hundreds of balloons take off every morning, bringing thousands of passengers over landscapes that appear out of this world. One might consider it a rite of passage, a sort of induction into Turkey itself, … Continue reading Destination: Cappadocia, Turkey (Hot-Air Balloon Ride Edition)
Around this time every year, I dedicate a post to my current bucket list of places that I want to visit in Europe within the next 12 months. I'd made a list last year, and I'd managed to get to seven of the 11 destinations listed on there. This year's will be a bit of … Continue reading My Bucket List for Europe — Part 4
Besides the bustling city of Istanbul, many tourists often go to Cappadocia as part of their time spent in Turkey. This famous, historic region in central Turkey is home to fairy chimneys, underground caves and, of course, the hot-air balloon rides that happen every day for visitors. Cappadocia is that once-in-a-lifetime kind of place that … Continue reading Destination: Cappadocia, Turkey (Part 1)
Up until this past May, I had been a teacher for four years. Specifically, I was an ESL teacher who had taught English abroad in France. I taught various grade levels, from middle school to university level, from preteens to full-grown adults. I consider it my "first real job" out of college, and while it … Continue reading 10 Things I’d Like to Tell my Students (as a former teacher)