One of the perks of being an expat is the fact that you’ll be surrounded by new cultures, and different nationalities, all the time. On several occasions, things that you once thought to be weird, or bizarre, will be mentioned by someone as something normal at the places they’re coming from. If we ever faceContinue reading “On being a Raw Traveller (and truly exercising empathy)”
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Kaş, Turkey – A travel guide to Turkish Riviera’s precious gem
What comes to your mind when you think about Turkey? Istanbul’s Galata Tower? The beautiful mosques and architecture around the country? Or perhaps the Hot Air Balloons of Cappadocia? I would bet, though, that beautiful beaches and perfect scuba diving spots wouldn’t be the first thoughts. But, to your surprise (or maybe not): Turkey DOESContinue reading “Kaş, Turkey – A travel guide to Turkish Riviera’s precious gem”
Cappadocia, Turkey: Travel Guide and the 8 most awesome activities in the region
Cappadocia is one of Turkey’s most classic travel spots, famous for its balloon flights and desert landscapes. Located in the geographic heart of Turkey, specifically in the Göreme Valley, the region is surrounded by volcanic caves and houses built in natural stone (some of which are still inhabited). One could easily spend weeks in Cappadocia,Continue reading “Cappadocia, Turkey: Travel Guide and the 8 most awesome activities in the region”
Istanbul Trip: The 1 to 8 days guide to better exploring the old Constantinople
By mid 2020, I was gifted with the possibility of spending over 4 months in Turkey, with 3 of those months spent in the Europe-Asia dividing city of Istanbul. The former Roman and Byzantine empires capital is currently inhabited by over 15 million people and covers a territory that stretches from the Marmara Sea toContinue reading “Istanbul Trip: The 1 to 8 days guide to better exploring the old Constantinople”
Hiking an active volcano: what can it teach you about business or career goals?
High elevations, steep and rocky hills, exposure to possible hypothermia. Those are some of the features one could find while hiking Guatemala’s Acatenango Volcano around winter time. The scenic views and constant eruptions in its neighbour, Fuego Volcano, bring together both the air of challenge and reward, if one reaches its 4,000 meters peak (orContinue reading “Hiking an active volcano: what can it teach you about business or career goals?”
What is Gui thinking? 