Travel

Trips, hikes, places, and on-the-ground notes about what was worth seeing and why.

March 11, 202618 min read

Torres del Paine W Trek

Torres del Paine was easily one of the hardest and most rewarding hiking trips I have ever done. From the outside, it looks like one of those perfect dream adventures. Jagged to...

June 22, 20243 min read

Celebrating Our Book in Iceland

To celebrate the release of our new book, , Ender and I took a nice trip to Iceland. Here’s a relaxed recap of our fiveday journey. Day 1: The Golden Circle We kicked off our tr...

March 27, 20242 min read

From Las Vegas to Canyons

Last Friday, I flew to Las Vegas, not for the casinos, but for an adventure that promised the raw beauty of the American Southwest. I went to the hotel and crashed. My journey i...

January 23, 20242 min read

A Weekend Getaway to Malta

Last weekend, I swapped the cold Dublin for the Mediterranean sun with a trip to Malta. My journey started on Friday evening. I left Dublin at 7 pm and, after a few hours in the...

November 5, 20232 min read

A Weekend in Amsterdam

This week, Ender and I checked out Amsterdam. It was pretty neat. We landed on Friday night and zipped straight to our hotel in an Uber. After dumping our bags, we hit the city...

October 2, 20232 min read

A Sunny Day in Edinburgh

At 4:45 am, my alarm rang and I got ready quickly to catch my flight from Dublin to Edinburgh. I reached the airport at the optimum time. The flight took only 45 minutes. I took...

April 26, 20233 min read

Passing Through Bulgaria

During my recent trip to Bulgaria, I was fortunate enough to explore some of the most stunning and historically significant sites this beautiful country has to offer. From the b...

April 2, 20232 min read

Blessington Greenway Trail

The Blessington Greenway Trail is a hidden gem in the heart of the Wicklow countryside, offering a delightful escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The picturesque...

January 20, 20232 min read

Visiting Vienna in January

Vienna is a city steeped in history and culture, and no trip to the city would be complete without visiting some of its most famous palaces and churches. I decided to go to Vien...

January 14, 20232 min read

Pamukkale, Ephesus, Bodrum

On my last visit to Turkey, I had a chance to visit the western part of Turkey, specifically Pamukkale, Ephesus, and Bodrum. I spent a day in each of the cities. I think a day w...

August 6, 20222 min read

Erzurum Gezisi

Kısa zaman önce Erzurum'a gitme şansı buldum. Erzurum'a gün ortasında vardık. Vardığımız gibi de Şeyyurt Cağ kebaba gittik. İnternette okuduğum birçok yorumdan sonra, daha ünlü...

June 5, 20222 min read

Lough Ouler in May

The hike for lough ouler is one of those that can get tricky. The terrain is boggy. It can get slippery. I saw many people lose their balance and go directly into the mud. If yo...

October 31, 20214 min read

A Trip To My Village

I was born in a remote village in Turkey, in the northeastern province of Bayburt. It is called Gökçedere, named after the small river that divides the village into two parts. T...

June 6, 20211 min read

Bray Head Walk

The walk around Bray Head offers some amazing views. The bray head walk is the perfect summer’s day activity for those looking to escape the city, and is suited for all with a m...

May 30, 20211 min read

Wicklow Mountains

There are a few days in Ireland where it's sunny but not windy. This Sunday was one of them. I decided to go to the Wicklow mountains without setting a destination. I first arri...

May 5, 20172 min read

Roma

Uzun süredir dişe dokunur birşey yazmıyordum. Yakın zamanda İtalya'ya gitme fırsatım oldu. Bu yazıda, Roma'yı kendi penceremden paylaşacağım. Roma'yı eski ve yeni Roma olarak ka...