I was in Malta for 19 days. I had so much up and down time there it seemed there was no in-between time for writing. Late on January 1st...

There is a two-hour time difference between Turkey and Malta. Because of this, my flight left Istanbul and arrived in Malta at just about...

The best part of my stay in Antalya was what happened after I left. On the day I left Antalya, I met my illusive Airbnb host Dumlu, a...

I arrived in Antalya, Turkey Thursday night. When I got to my Airbnb address and texted my host, a man named Ferhat met me. He typed into...

My travels in Turkey will come to an end soon. At least, this chapter will come to an end. I think I will be back to Turkey.

Another Argentinian showed up at the Monastery Cave Hotel. Actually, Luis (aka: Gerónimo or Momo) was originally from Venezuela. Like the...

Warning: The following is sort of a disclaimer. It's sort of a love letter to you. It's sort of a love letter to Cappadocia. Whatever it...

It is 06:30 (in the morning) on Wednesday and I am still writing (from last night). The Call to Prayer is sounding. Dogs are howling. I...

"I'm going for a walk" in my neighborhood of Cappadocia might mean: "I am going on a little stroll (around this very little downtown...

Here in Turkey there is no Thanksgiving Day. At my little hotel-cafe, people I ask don't know what "Thanksgiving" is. "Do you know what...

I had not written a blog for many days because for many days the Monastery Cave Hotel in Mustafapaşa had other plans for me. Finally, a...

Do you remember the transactional analysis self-help book: I'm OK - You're OK...? Well, I'm OK. You're OK. I've received emails and...

I will not miss the plane. This mantra is so effective, my friend, I found myself ready to head to my gate an hour before my gate was posted

Being an English speaking American woman traveling alone in Turkey is like riding a reverse roller coaster. The quick dives can feel...

Moving from Privet Drive (j) felt tender. I'd only been there (in the cupboard under the stairs) for a total of 5 days (if you count a...

When I visited Michael and Kira in May, we were all staying in Kodikoy (Kadıköye), on the Asian side of Istanbul. This time, I am staying...

If there’s no better option, I can live with anything, because I must. Until I know better. First, I will try to change or fix a...

Marketing uses phrases to charm us into thinking "the patina of a bygone era" does not mean "peeling paint, lead chips abound." In the...

It has been 8 days since I arrived in Tashkent. I can't believe I'm leaving in 2 days. There are many things I want to share with you, my...

I arrived in Tashkent, Uzbekistan Friday night. It was time to exit the Universe ruled by Murphy's Law (that I had stepped in and out of)...