August 2023

8-30-23 Plovdiv Bulgaria Let’s start with problems. Yeah, baby.! By far the biggest issue I’ve had was sleeping. But I guess the stress of selling everything I own. Packing all my belongings in a small suitcase and backpack, getting on a plane, and heading overseas for five months has worn off. I now sleep better. […]

Introduction: Embracing Minimalism in Travel Pictured above is everything in my possession, with 5 months left to go. It’s been 28 days since my journey began, and I’ve quickly realized I packed too much. Overpacking can stem from overthinking and trying to anticipate too much. Here’s how I streamlined my belongings for a more manageable

Introduction: Changing Times for Travelers While traveling, I often come across news stories that catch my eye. Recently, I read about European travel experts considering a shift in their marketing strategy to promote April as the ideal month for visiting. The reason behind this change is global warming. The Impact of Summer Heat on European

When people ask why I chose Istanbul as the first destination on my trip, my answer is simple: I love Istanbul. Having visited twice before, I felt comfortable with the city and familiar with its tourist areas, making it an ideal starting point for my journey. Choosing a city I knew well helped me ease

“Fail forward fast” is a marketing term I first heard about 10 or 15 years ago. It means it’s better to take action and fail than to wait for everything to be perfect. Waiting for perfection often results in nothing getting done because there’s always one more improvement. This principle applies to starting an exercise

8-18-23 Istanbul Turkey My answer is simple, I want to go everywhere, I want to see the world. So I always pick the best bargain I can find. And I have found many great deals. For example, I once booked a room in Madrid, Spain, for nine nights, along with round-trip airfare for under one

Embracing Wisdom and Avoiding Stupidity We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid. – Benjamin Franklin This quote by Benjamin Franklin reminds us that ignorance is our starting point, but remaining ignorant requires effort. Embracing wisdom and striving for knowledge are essential for personal growth. Never argue with a stupid

How to Avoid Tourist Scams in Istanbul: Insider Tips and Advice Traveling to Istanbul can be a fantastic experience, but like many popular tourist destinations, it has its fair share of scammers looking to take advantage of unsuspecting visitors. From inflated prices at restaurants to dishonest taxi drivers, here are some recent examples and tips

Sometimes People Just Don’t Like You Traveling is full of surprises, and sometimes, those surprises aren’t pleasant. It’s a fact of life that sometimes people don’t like you for reasons unknown. This can be particularly common when you travel a lot. It happened to friends, it’s happened to me before, and twice during my first