Ever since I first read about Burj Al Babas in a 2016 news article, I couldn’t get it out of my mind. I remember thinking, “What a nightmare.” How could developers build this grandiose eyesore in the middle of a stunning, mountainous region near Bolu? The concept itself seemed doomed from the start. The failureContinue reading “Abandoned Fairy Tale Development: Burj Al Babas”
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Abandoned Aquapark in Kaş, Turkey
My friends know that whenever I step out to explore, abandoned places are always on my radar. In the summer of 2022, my friend and I decided to go to Kaş together as a last trip to end the summer. Her ex boyfriend had recently been to Kaş and informed her of this abandoned resortContinue reading “Abandoned Aquapark in Kaş, Turkey”
Teaching Abroad
Having the opportunity to work in nearly any country just because my mother tongue is English is a HUGE privilege, and it’s definitely one I don’t take lightly. If you ever consider teaching English abroad, I implore you to reflect on that privilege heavily before making the decision to do so. When you teach abroadContinue reading “Teaching Abroad”
Tulip Festival, Istanbul
The Tulip Festival is something very special in Turkey and the displays in Istanbul are especially gorgeous. Every April you can enjoy the floral pride of Turkey in most parks, where the government sponsors floral installations and puts special care into creating pieces of art with myriad types of tulips. It is something I lookContinue reading “Tulip Festival, Istanbul”
Brown Beyond Borders 