Destination: Istanbul, Turkey (Part 1)

Turkey had been on my list of places to see since my first year working abroad in France. That was over three years ago, and I didn't have the opportunity to head over until this June. I, along with a fellow English teacher, spent ten days traversing the Eurasian country, taking in tons of sights … Continue reading Destination: Istanbul, Turkey (Part 1)

The Ultimate Travel Tag: 50 Questions

Greetings! A couple of weeks ago, I came across this mega travel tag from Lilly at The French Hat. Lilly is a French girl who's based in Singapore for work, and she's had so many adventures traveling all over Asia in the meantime. It's been some time since I last did a tag, and I love doing … Continue reading The Ultimate Travel Tag: 50 Questions

Crazy Travel Stories #9: That One Time I Got into a Car Accident in Lyon…

It's been a while since I last wrote a "Crazy Travel Stories" post. Not to say that nothing crazy has happened to me recently, but I've been preoccupied with updating my adventures from this summer. I'm sure that I'll write about the details of some "crazy" adventures I had from those trips, but until then, … Continue reading Crazy Travel Stories #9: That One Time I Got into a Car Accident in Lyon…

The Lost City (poem)

(inspired by Machu Picchu, Peru -- July 2018) The Lost City Stretched as far as the sunrise, the terraces sleep in forgotten history from their emerald steps. Hypnotic, they undulate miles above shore in pristine green, carrying back and forth the past and now, high above clouds breathless in prayer. Each sin sinks slowly, heavily, … Continue reading The Lost City (poem)