'If the Earth were a single state, Istanbul would be its capital.' – Napoleon Bonaparte Day two of Istanbul was something I had been waiting a lifetime to do...visit the Blue Mosque and the Hagia Sophia! Now, my day on the Asian side of the city and sunset Bosporous Cruise was amazing but I was so … Continue reading A European Summer: Istanbul (Day 2)
'If one had but a single glance to give the world, one should gaze on Istanbul.'– Alphonse de Lamartine I am not sure of when Istanbul, Turkiye became the number one place I wanted to visit but it has for years and years. I have spoken about wanting to go or that this summer is … Continue reading A European Summer: Istanbul (Day 1)
'Tonight, I’m a rock ‘n’ roll star.'-Noel Gallagher I am a massive Oasis fan and the moment they announced they were finally reuniting after 15 years (and thinking it was never going to happen), I was going to go. While there were rumors they would come to North America, when the U.K. dates were announced … Continue reading A European Summer: London (2025)
'In rare privileged moments, we enter [a whale's] world, and then only briefly and shallowly, to watch through the murk or to eavesdrop.'-Diane Ackerman I have spoken of my love of the ocean and whales so going whale watching again in Iceland was a must. Bonus, I was going in July and not January. It … Continue reading A European Summer: Whale Watching, Iceland (2025)
'And maybe we are all tourists in this underwater world—snorkels are our temporary visas, allowing us to visit this mysterious country for brief slices of time.'-Dallas Woodburn I will be honest, the first time I was in Iceland, I had no idea that snorkeling was an option. I also probably still would not have done … Continue reading A European Summer: Silfra, Iceland