There are two truths about my life that help explain my experience in Istanbul. First, that reading history or literature…
Istanbul experiences
Istanbul is a striking place. Not exactly beautiful or, rather, not consistently so, but still mesmerizing as you wrap your…
Best of 2023
2023 was a weird year for yours truly. I guess you could say that my journey has been more a…
My first trail marathon!
Finally – I bagged a trail marathon. This traveler and runner is so so happy that he managed to successfully…
Zabljak (Montenegro): A Playground for outdoor enthusiasts
Get out and about – that’s pretty much what you feel when in Zalbjak, at the foot of the beautiful…
Discovering Ohrid, North Macedonia
As I’m writing this more than a month after my 2023 Balkan trip, my heart and mind still escape to…
That’s me: Walking to St Zaum (Ohrid, North Macedonia)
When traveling, sometimes you follow the plan and it’s fun. Sometimes it’s like, well, ok I see the point, but…
Up to the Hype? A hiker’s review of the Valbona-Theth Trek (Albania)
Let’s face it: the hype about travel in Albania generally and this mountain region in particular has grown exponentially in…
Ibiza coastline walk: planning and logistics
After 5 trips spanning over a fifteen month period, the Ibiza coastline trail is completed. I have reported extensively on…
Never with your hands! Moving rocks on Pico de San Pedro
When we went out on hikes, my dad used to warn me: If you ever move a rock from the…