Riga’s Open Air Museum
What is an open air museum? Neither of us had heard this term while living in the US, but have visited several since beginning our slow travels, and you have likely visited at least one yourself, perhaps on a school field trip.
Welcome to Rīga, Latvia
Before coming here, I knew very little about Latvia — and I’m still just scratching the surface. But the moment you arrive in Riga, the capital, one thing stands out immediately: the stunning beauty of its Art Nouveau architecture.
On My Turkish Bookshelf
My knowledge of the history of Turkey, or anywhere in that part of the world, is pretty scant.
Cappadocia, Turkey
We’re wrapping up an unforgettable stay in Cappadocia, Turkey, and I wanted to take a moment to share some highlights from our time exploring this surreal region.
Let’s Go to the Post Office in Türkiye
I put this post office visit off until almost the very last minute. Nothing against post offices, it was simply that I dreaded leaving the air conditioning and pool to go out in the 100 degree heat to do anything at all.
Three Weeks in Fethiye
We came to Fethiye, Turkey with no real agenda—just a desire to relax, enjoy the water, and slow things down after weeks in vacation mode traveling through Tokyo, multiple cities in China and Istanbul.
Church in Turkey
Finding a Christian worship service in Turkey can be a little bit challenging given that while there are a fair number of Christian churches which show up on the map, many of those are now only museums and don’t actually hold any worship activities.
Medical Care in Fethiye
A part of diving into this insane new way of living is figuring out how to take care of routine medical care when you’re not using standard American health insurance, and you’re in countries where you don’t speak the language.
I Got a Haircut in Turkey
My last U.S. haircut was in March. I’ve trimmed my own bangs along the way, but four months is a long time to go in between haircuts.