Expat. Polyglot. Lover of food and literature.
It is a custom of nomadic people to always open their homes when a visitor comes knocking. With this in mind, welcome, hoş geldiniz, benvenuti.
This is my portfolio where I can share my experiences as an American expat of 13 years, and life as a local in Istanbul.
Istanbul, like its’ inhabitants, exists between two continents, with work and home, lover and beloved, night out and breakfast the next day on different sides of the Bosphorus Straight. This has been home for me the past nine years.
Continue reading “Home in Istanbul”Lots of people ask me, “Why Turkey?”
Turkey is about the size of Texas but its geography and history are far-ranging, the food is delicious, and the people are incredibly generous and friendly.
Traveling across Turkey, you will find yourself running your fingers across Seljuk-carved wooden doors on the steppes of Anatolia. You will hike through Mediterranean forests along the Lycian Way, stumbling upon ancient tombs at midday and swimming off your hike at sunset. You will…
Continue reading “Turkey”Istanbul may be my nest but this Wren bird was made to fly. Take a look at the Adventures dropdown menu above to follow my international travels to over 30 countries and counting.
The Wayfaring Wren 