As you may or may not know, I was recently in Greece. Lucky me, I know! And while there, I filled my days with Santorini’s best product: wine. If you want to photo gaze (it’s hump day!), or learn more about Greek wine, go HERE! P.S. Did anyone else know that Santorini is one of the … Continue reading
Well, hello again! It’s been a while. Since I last updated, I hoped on a ferry and left Turkey. In exchange, I’ve swapped Turkish coffee for Greek coffee. Evidently, they’re essentially the same. Luckily, I’ve learned more along the way. To read today’s revelations, click here! Continue reading
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
I’ve been busy; lately, I’ve swirled, sipped, and delighted in copious cups of good wine (and as you can see above, tea). All, I’m telling you, in the name of ahem, research. From further afield, my insight: A guide to Turkish wine, plus wineries to visit in Turkey’s enchanting land of fairy chimneys. You must try it, … 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
Hear me out. I loved Butterfly Valley, see my previous review here. But after a quick visit to Kabak Valley this past weekend, I’m singing a different tune. It may be a hymn played by a long-haired hippie on a traditional Turkish guitar, not the familiar Spanish one, while I sunned on the beach. Or, perhaps … 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
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