With one foot in Europe and the other in Asia, Istanbul’s personality takes a little of both and melds together in a city that is hard to stereotype.
Mission Impossible? Finding a Reliable Guide in Papua
July 3, 2010 By Leave a Comment
You Don’t just quit a great job and leave it all behind to lie on a beach. This had been a reoccurring thought of mine for the past 8 months and was once again in my head as I flew from Makassar to Jayapura, the capital of Papua.
Lakeside Living
April 14, 2010 By 8 Comments
Yet another recommendation from a traveler brought me to Mingalar Inn which upon first inspection, blew me away. After 3 days of hot dusty trekking, not to mention being covered in mice shit, Mingalar became my oasis. The lovely owners greeted me with fresh lime juice and watermelon at the entrance and when I checked the room, decorated in bamboo stalks and traditional Intha hats, I knew i would stay for awhile.
Around the World On A Toilet – Hsipaw
April 7, 2010 By 4 Comments
After almost 4 days in the big city, I began to feel that unshakable feeling one gets when its time to leave the urban centers behind for some fresh air.
