Tour of Türkiye Day 6b: Abraham's Pools & Cave in Şanlıurfa. Discover the spiritual and historical richness of Abraham’s Pool and Cave in Şanlıurfa, Turkey. From the legend of Abraham to the vibrant culture surrounding this ancient city, experience a personal journey through a place where faith and history converge. Explore the sacred pools, ancient cave, and bustling markets, while reflecting on religion’s role in shaping the lives of millions around the world.

October is here and it makes me lovingly recall autumn months spent hiking in the Pacific Northwest, USA. Come with me as I share some of my favorite locations to enjoy the last warmth of summer days, crisp fall mornings and the glorious change of colors that grace the landscape and the cities of Washington and Oregon states.

Tour of Turkiye Day 6a: Göbekli Tepe - join us as we explore this ancient site that was only discovered in 1994! This discovery reshaped our understanding of early human civilization, suggesting that organized religion, social complexity, and monumental construction existed long before agriculture. ​

Tour of Türkiye Day 5: Join us as we leave the sleepy mountainside hotel in Nemrut Dağ and head southeast towards Şanlıurfa with stops along the way at one of the best castles I've ever seen in the world, ruins and more!

Discover my ultimate travel coffee setup that keeps my morning ritual intact, no matter where I am. From the best portable gear to three great coffee beans, learn how I make every morning a luxurious experience, even on the go.

Tour of Türkiye Day 4 - Cappadocia to Nemrut Dağ. Join us on the journey farther southeast towards Mount Nemrut where the legendary statues of King Antiochus still stand guard over the old Commagene Empire.

Tour of Turkiye Day 3 - Cappadocia on Foot - 18 miles through cave homes, monasteries and more!

Turkiye Trip Day 2: Ankara to Cappadocia including stops at Tuz Golu and the ruins outside Aksaray!

Tour of Turkiye Day 1 from Plomari, Lesvos, Greece to Ankara, Turkiye where we will begin our 20-day trip!

Dive in to the first part of many for the Türkiye 2024 Trip! Journey back in time to the oldest known human archaeological ruins, through the cave homes of Cappadocia, winding across the Silk Road, up to the verdant forests that line the Black Sea and more! This section is an introduction to the trip and the itinerary, quite literally the Roadmap!

Discover 8 practical tips to create a sense of home while living and traveling abroad. From establishing routines to personalizing your space, learn how to thrive in new environments.

In 2021, I found myself somewhere over Afghanistan, reclining in my first-class Delta One cabin, holding a glass of champagne and wondering if I'd truly lost my mind. I had recently gone through a divorce, quit my job, moved to a new state, and was now flying alone to meet five colleagues I'd never met in person.

The problem with making decisions is that they often lead to more big decisions. You kick one rock and it hits another rock and all of the sudden you have a rock slide. Turns out that kicking rocks at 40 feels really good, so I pulled on my shoes and started nudging and bumping every area.

For the past few months I’ve sat in the sun and let the Aegean heat seep into my skin, through my blood and into my bones. My mind found peace watching the leaves push through the hard branches on the tree out front as winter turned to spring. The silly cats winding around my legs. The clouds surfing the sea between our village and Chios and Türkiye in the distance.