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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 […]
My Journey Through Istanbul: From Familiar Comforts to New Adventures Read More »
“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
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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
How I Pick Places To Travel And Keep Costs Down. (Including This Trip). Read More »
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
Timeless Wisdom: Famous Quotes on Ignorance and Knowledge Read More »
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
How to Handle Unfriendly Locals and Discover Hidden Treasures Read More »
If you’ve ever traveled to Europe, you’re probably aware that they use a different type of electricity and plug. Some of your electronics may work, while others might not. Here are a few hints to help you navigate this. Having worked for forty years installing and servicing commercial and industrial fire alarm systems in the
Why You Might Not Need a Power Converter for Your Electronics Abroad Read More »
Before deciding to visit a new country or city, I always start with a background check on safety. My first stop is the United States Department of State website, where they provide their perspective on the safety of various destinations. However, it’s important to remember that this is just one viewpoint. Safety opinions vary widely
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8-2-23 Istanbul, Turkey Traveling as a tourist and traveling to live cheap, are two different things. If I signed up for “tourist” activities I would go broke quickly. So just last week, when the months of planning and booking hotels came to an end, I realized I have to create a new life. I would
7-31-23 Chicago, IL. Creating A New Life I think we all heard the story of people who retired and died shortly afterward because of boredom. I’m pretty sure this is an urban legend at best. Mainly because it would be impossible to prove. And I’m sure no one keeps these types of statistics. Besides, we