Tea Time Abroad To travel is to open your heart and mind to a different way of living. My journeys...
Exploring Cappadocia with the North Tour
Start planning your trip to Cappadocia with a guided tour. The red tour can be booked through, Get Your Guide. Highlights include Uchisar Castle, Monk’s Valley, Devrent Valley, Zelve Valley, and Love Valley.
Exploring Cappadocia with the Green Tour
The green tour is a full day journey through the southern part of Cappadocia. From the moment our guide picked us up from our hotel, we were immersed in stories of the region’s history. Read here for what to expect when booking the green tour.
Hot air ballooning in Turkey
Traveling to Turkey is a great reason to book a ride in a hot air balloon. There are a few factors to consider when planning your trip. Here are some tips for booking your tour.
Florida (wo)man: 15 things every Floridian grows up learning
In Florida, residents are raised knowing how to handle alligators, endure high temperatures, and prepare for the laughable ‘winter’. Floridians adapt to their environment with resilience and relaxed attitudes. Read more to see if you can call yourself a true Floridian.
Breaking away from loneliness on the road
A flight attendant since 2015, I’ve developed an addiction to constant travel, leading to an unconventional and often solitary lifestyle. My love for new experiences has come at the cost of stable community connections. The pandemic provided a stark contrast to my nomadic life, prompting self-reflection about relationships, priorities, and societal expectations, particularly surrounding age. In response to loneliness, I’ve adapted by embracing each moment fully, maintaining routines, and nurturing relationships from afar. Creativity provides solace, and despite challenges, I accept the transience of my journey, finding richness in the diverse perspectives it offers.
Sanctuary of Sunshine: 7 reasons to visit Bali
It is hard to put into words what is so special about this island, but once it captures the heart, it becomes unforgettable. Here are my top reasons why Bali should be on everyone’s travel itinerary.
How to travel to Antarctica
Did you know that Antarctica is open to tourism? There are a few options for making your way to the seventh continent, but the most common is to book a cruise. Here are my tips for planning your trip.
The Charms of Italy
“When the evening approaches and the sounds of the town dampen, I linger in the intimacy of strolling past cozy residences on tucked away streets. Occasionally an open window gives a glimpse into another world — a widow reading with her cat, a family with young children playing, a couple sharing a bottle of wine. These moments are often enhanced by facial expressions and hand gestures, clues of the dialogue being shared. It is this expression that is so innately and wonderfully Italian.”
When Antarctica Changed My Life
“I lost myself in Antarctica. A piece of me is still somewhere between the peninsula and the South Pole. While one piece was lost, however, another was found. I possessed a clarity and strength that I may never discover in the same way again.”
Autumn in Munich
Autumn is nature’s gentle transition between summer’s endless light and winter’s festive coziness. The days are not as long as they are in the summer but the eternal twilight reflects the warm glow of the tree-tops as the swaying limbs sing a lullaby.