Eskisehir, Turkey
Jan 18, 2026
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6 min read
Why I chose the train over flying, how to avoid station mistakes plus an honest 10-hour Eskişehir stopover experience
Istanbul, Turkey
Jan 11, 2026
9 min read
Topkapi Palace Museum → Tea Amo Sirkeci (Boba) → UNESCO Heritage Whirling Dervishes → Şehzade Cağ Kebap → Shopping center around
Jan 4, 2026
Kadıköy → Üsküdar → Old Town; I discovered a super good Turkish Sponge Soap!
Dec 28, 2025
Blue Mosque → Hagia Sophia → Basilica Cistern → Local cuisine → Baklava
Dec 26, 2025
4 min read
Not just tell you where to go, I share how to think through your trips, from routes and timing to the little details that make them run smoothly!
Turkey
Dec 21, 2025
5 min read
How I planned airport transfers, metro lines, and transport cards so I could focus on walking, observing, and being present later.
Dec 14, 2025
7 min read
Choosing cities, estimating days, and designing a route that keeps the momentum going
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Dec 4, 2025
3 min read
How I accidentally built a Balkan mega-itinerary
Lima, Peru
Nov 27, 2025
Closing out 6 months of writing with a final stop in Peru’s capital.
Cusco, Peru
Nov 20, 2025
What it’s really like wandering this UNESCO city—mountain views, people-watching, and the hunt for a green alpaca sweater.
Machu Picchu, Peru
Nov 8, 2025
Cost comparison, ticket tips, and what to expect when you plan your own trip vs. booking a tour.
Oct 30, 2025
Panoramic views, local life, and a surprising resemblance to Jiufen, Taiwan
