I'd been traveling overland around Turkey for over a week and was constantly surprised at how much I was enjoying myself. I'd gotten to know my fellow travelers and we seemed to be getting along. As we drove further and further away from Istanbul, I was falling more and more in love with the … [Read more...] about The Night I Got Engaged in Izmir
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Turkey’s Biblical History
I grew up going to church every Sunday. I knew the stories and the bible verses by heart. But as I grew older, it became harder to see the difference between facts and stories. This trip to Turkey changed all of that. While I've never visited the traditional Holy Land (until later), Turkey has … [Read more...] about Turkey’s Biblical History
Photo Friday: Saklikent Gorge, Turkey
Located about two hours inland from Fethiye, Turkey, is Saklikent Gorge. The canyon itself is 300 meters (984 ft) deep, making it one of the deepest in the world. Visitors can only enter during the summer months as the water levels are too high at other times of year. It was one of the final stops … [Read more...] about Photo Friday: Saklikent Gorge, Turkey
My Favorite Eats of 2013
Why yes, it is that time of year where I get to relive my gluttony favorite meals from my travels of the year. I sure got around in 2013, so my favorite eats are certainly varied. And I've gotten worse about how many pictures I take of my meals, meaning they are much more frequent. To those who have … [Read more...] about My Favorite Eats of 2013
On the Trail of St. Nicholas
Despite some idiotic claims from FOX News that Santa was white, there is a fascinating history behind Saint Nicholas, the real man who is the basis of our Santa Claus. While many of our images of Santa come from advertisements for Coca-Cola, St. Nicholas was born in Greece in the third century. He … [Read more...] about On the Trail of St. Nicholas