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Book Recommendation: “Start-Up Nation, The Story of Israel’s Economic Miracle”
Read moreThe week that I spent exploring Israel and Jordan was one of my favorite trips ever…the best kind combining fascinating and layered history, challenging cultural and religious dynamics, amazing food,…
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10 Places I’m Dying To Visit In 2021
Read moreWELL. Last year certainly didn’t go as planned. 2020 has a lot to answer for. And so much has changed, when it comes to travel. But it’s that time of year again…I…
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How To Plan An Epic 7-Day (Or 10-Day) Turkey Itinerary
Read moreSo much of my travel is a long weekend here, five days there. But putting together a longer trip in a large country takes work. And so as I was…
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Tips For Turkey Trip Planning: A First-Timer’s Guide
Read moreI once saw someone describe Turkey as “bewitching”, and that feels about right. Over the past few years, Turkey has become one of my absolute favorite countries to visit…one of…
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Review: The Gorgeous “Hotel Unique” In Fethiye, Turkey
Read moreI can’t tell you exactly when the idea of visiting Turkey’s gorgeous Turquoise Coast first entered my mind, but it was at least a few years ago. So when I…
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A First-Timer’s Guide To Cappadocia, Turkey
Read moreI’ve said this before, but getting to visit a place that is #1 on your personal bucket list is quite the heady experience. There’s always a worry that somehow it…
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Turkey’s Turquoise Coast: A Magical Weekend In Fethiye & Olüdeniz
Read moreIt’s not a secret that I’m a sucker for clear turquoise waters and waves hitting the shore (see: this and this). And ever since I first saw photos of Turkey’s…
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10 Places I’m Dying To Visit In 2020
Read moreIt’s that time of year!! I love preparing this post every year, because it gets me daydreaming and hardcore planning about where I’m going and all the exciting things I’ll…
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Sailing In Turkey: 2 Days On The Stunning Turquoise Coast
Read moreAs I was planning my epic 35th birthday trip, there were two specific things that anchored the itinerary as must-dos—visiting Cappadocia (#1 on my bucket list) and some sailing in…
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