Travel Abroad

Top 10 Things to Do, See, & Try in Istanbul, Turkey!

Top 10 Things to Do, See, & Try in Istanbul, Turkey!

Istanbul is a unique city that famously spans two continents, and effortlessly blends old world charm with cosmopolitan modernity — and it’s entirely possible to get the best of both worlds in as little as a long weekend. So whether you’re based in Europe or are planning to fit it into a bigger tour of the [...]

Great Travel Photos with Simple Cameras: Ecuador

Great Travel Photos with Simple Cameras: Ecuador

My number 1 tip for aspiring travel photographers: You do not need expensive or complex equipment to take great travel photographs! In fact, sometimes bulky and complex gear may even prevent you from capturing a fleeting moment. The only things you do need are: Good luck/light/the right weather/an interesting subject The ability to visualize (or [...]

Lisa DeChavan’s Road to Volunteering in an Orphanage in Guatemala

Lisa DeChavan’s Road to Volunteering in an Orphanage in Guatemala

Finding myself ‘treading water’ in what I refer to as the “Lake of Debilitating Comfort Zone”, coupled with the timing & opportunity to break free, I decided it was time to shake the U.S. 5am-7pm monotonous workweek, dust off of my habitually bare feet & take flight over the proverbial Rainbow. Growing up, writing came [...]

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