CharaDKMay 267 minTravel & Culture5 Proven Strategies to Travel in Luxury on a BudgetEveryone wants more for less and us humans love a good deal. Following these tips is a big part of the secret to living a traveler's...
CharaDKMay 138 minIstanbul DiariesIstanbul Diaries: An American's Tale of Culture Shock in Turkiye Part 2It is time for part two of culture shock in Turkiye. How many parts will there be? This series is potentially endless. I suppose I’ll...
CharaDKApr 2810 minIstanbul DiariesIstanbul Diaries: Turkish Raki Culture & Alcohol in TurkeyWe’ve just come home from a short trip to another province of Turkey and let’s just say that I am feeling well-fed. The scale has been...
CharaDKApr 2111 minIstanbul DiariesIstanbul Diaries: Turkish Henna Night (Kina Gecesi)With the end of Ramadan and the first major holiday following it, wedding season is upon us. This weekend, we have the pleasure of...
CharaDKMar 107 minIstanbul DiariesIstanbul Diaries: Experiencing Ramadan & Muslim Holidays in Turkiye.It is 3 o’clock in the morning, a few hours before dawn. You are sound asleep in your bed when you hear a small and a large drum being...
CharaDKFeb 156 minIstanbul Diaries3 Things From Turkish Culture That I Will Teach My ChildrenFour years ago I was backpacking in Turkiye when I met my soon-to-be husband. Four years later, I'm still here and I can tell you that it...
CharaDKJan 16 minTravel & CultureEverything You Need To Know About Going to Bahariya Oasis and the White Desert from Cairo (what to bring, what to expect, & prices)Ever dreamed of visiting a Bedouin oasis town and camping in the desert under stars so bright that you can see galaxies strung across the...
CharaDKJan 19 minTravel & CultureFoods From Different Countries That Rocked My WorldIndulging in mouth-watering foods, being mesmerized by unfamiliar flavors, and exploring different cuisines are some of the things that...
CharaDKJan 16 minIstanbul DiariesMust-Know Basic Phrases for Your Trip To Turkiye!If you are planning a trip to Turkiye, I highly recommend learning a few phrases of Turkish. Turks are honored when foreigners try...