As we stepped off the bus, the smell of salty ocean hit my nose. In all my research about Gallipoli and the conflicts of World War I, I had forgotten …
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Situated in the Izmir province of western Turkey, Desen Hali is a co-operative women’s workshop that aims to empower women by teaching them the art of carpet making.
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Before heading to Turkey, I had no idea of the food that awaited me. In fact, my knowledge of the local gastronomy was limited to Turkish Delight and assumptions about …
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While Turkey has long been a popular tourist spot — currently the eighth most visited destination according to the World Tourism Rankings — there are still plenty of misconceptions surrounding …
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My first hike on the Inca Trail in Peru taught me a lot of things. But mostly, it was about the friendships I made and how beautiful Machu Picchu truly …
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“Perdón, but where are you going? Can I help?” A voice called out to us from across the street. Thirty minutes later, our arms were full with boxes of Cuban …