Why? Come check out my photo essay on my NEW blog! I knew I’d enjoy Pamukkale, but I had been clueless to its historic charms that lie just behind it. Read more after the leap! Continue reading
Today, I’m introducing my FIRST giveaway. Why? In launching a new blog (surprise!), I’m forcing followers of this blog to redirect here. Since I believe that hard work should be met with rewards, I’m coupling that effort with this: the chance to win something unique. The prize? One winner will select an 8×10 photographic print … Continue reading
This man, as it turned out, is a tea house master and part time actor. Wanna hear a secret tip? I asked the photographer I’m assisting in Turkey, “How can I improve my portraits of locals while traveling? And how can I do it ethically?” Here’s your easy answer. Make eye contact. This man nailed … Continue reading
Hi! I’ve been negligent this past week, but not without reason. I’ve been traveling through Southeast Turkey during the end of the month-long Ramadan holiday. If I can simplify this to one sentence, I’ll say it immensely piqued my interest in the Middle East. Until a proper post, here’s an arbitrary 7 photo blog tease. Enjoy! … Continue reading
China. Zhōngguó. 中国. It’s the Kingdom of extremes, and one that’s utterly baffling to most outside of it. For me, however, China allures as strongly as the poignant smell of Chòu dòufu (or, stinky tofu). If you haven’t been to China before, trust me on this one, it’s powerful. This country, frankly put, is like nowhere else I’ve … Continue reading
Stalk this namesake valley, located on Turkey’s Turquoise Coast, and you’ll soon discover its iconic butterflies are missing. No matter, this picturesque cove named Butterfly Valley will hold you in fervent rapture nonetheless. To discover this somewhat hard-to-reach valley, you must first hop a bobbing boat or scramble down a mountain from a connecting highway. Taking … Continue reading
Before I came to Turkey, I didn’t know that I had entered into some variation of Eden. In Fethiye, fresh food abounds, but not only in markets, street corner stalls and larger chain grocery stores; the seeds of sustenance sprout up in city gardens. Chickens run amok, corn stalks shoot up, goats tend to unmowed grass, and … Continue reading
I tried to write an eloquent entry here, but words failed me. Instead, here are a few images to illustrate what I’ve been up to with my recent endeavor at Fotomobil in Fethiye, Turkey. Enjoy, it’s been sublime! Words will come. Maybe. Continue reading
Three years later, I’m posting about my summer spent summiting Everest (or uh hem, Base Camp). If you trek to Everest Base Camp in the monsoon season, expect rain (an obvious) and few crowds. We ambled on without the luxuries of trekking season (i.e. ample apple pie) and gained an onward journey that didn’t include … Continue reading
Dip into Turkey and you’ll taste more than its stereotypical kebab and baklava. For starters, Turkey’s Spanish-style mezes, similar to tapas as some menus allude, are so refreshing I truly wish this took over as Turkey’s mass export to the world. My personal favorite, the yogurt dip, which is often flavored just right with fresh … Continue reading
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