The Spirit of the Moment
I'm thrilled to share that VirtualWayfarer just passed 1,000,000 views on YouTube (I'm so incredibly humbled and flattered - you are all amazing!). To celebrate, I decided to dive into my video archiv…
Tag: Istanbul
Use Exciting History Podcasts To Revolutionize Your Travel
Exciting history podcasts. That's right. I used those three words in one sentence without a hint of sarcasm or satire. T…
2013 – A Year of Travel In 65 Color Photographs
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Bodrum, Turkey…
2013 – A Year of Travel In 65 Black and White Photographs
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Old Turkish Couple and Scarpa Mojitos – Weekly Travel Photo
Of the multitude of moments that I experience while traveling there is one type in particular that always warms my heart. These are the moments where old couples that have obviously shared and made a life together are…
8 Ways Turkey Is Nothing Like You Expect
With the recent protests in Turkey the country has been launched into the news for the second time this year. As many of you may recall Turkey was previously in the spotlight when a female American backpacker was murdered. These events have built upon existing misconceptions and stereotypes abou…
The Busy Bosphorus – Weekly Travel Photo
The Bosphorus has served as one of the world's great maritime thoroughfares for thousands of years. One aspect of Istanbul that always captures my imagination and fascinates me is the long cue as ships rest moored at …
Sailing the Bosphorus – By Ferry and By Cruise
For millenia the Bosphorus has served as an influential gateway that has, and continues to leave a powerful footprint on human society. It has been a key actor and primary muse in the generation of numerous empires an…
2012 – A Year of Travel In Photographs
2012 was one of my best travel years to date. In it I added two new continents, four brand new countries and scratched some pretty major destinations off my bucket list. In addition to completing my first year in Cop…
Istanbul’s Wonderful Outdoor Markets – A Photo Essay
Outdoor markets are fantastic. Eclectic mixtures of goods. Vibrant colors. Strange plants and creatures on sale. The chaotic roar and hubbub of people hustling to and fro seeking goods and services. I find the whole …