Wholesome may seem like the last word that one would use in describing any large city, let alone Hanoi. But that’s the word that keeps coming to mind as I try to wrap my head around all we have seen and experienced here in our first three weeks in Vietnam. As frenetic as daily life here can be, there’s an overwhelming sense of family and … Continue reading Hectic and Wholesome: our Hanoi
More scenes from our stay in Bangkok’s Chinatown, Yaowarat Road. Continue reading Chinatown life
We’re about halfway into our Thailand trip, currently in Chiang Mai. Here are a few random images from the first leg in Bangkok. Full write up when we return. Continue reading Glimpses of Bangkok
When we began planning and researching our trip to Istanbul last year, we learned about the cats. The city is full of them. But these cats are not exactly strays. They don’t belong to anyone in the traditional sense, rather they belong to Istanbul, and the community. You see them everywhere. People make sure they are fed; all shops have water bowls out for them; every … Continue reading Catstantinople
“If you reject the food, ignore the customs, fear the religion and avoid the people, you might better stay at home.” – James Michener I can’t believe it’s been almost 9 months since I last posted here, an entry in which I promised to write about our amazing visit to Istanbul. And I’ve tried, really I have. But each time I sat down and tried … Continue reading Istanbul, in flavors
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