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 …
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.
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 …
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 …
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 …
“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 …
Marrakech is synonymous with sensory overload. But if you slow down and tune in to the everyday rhythm of local life – often found in the souks of the labyrinthine medina and the city’s vibrant main square – a distinctly Moroccan beat emerges.
