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Dream A Little Dream of Milford Sound

Dream A Little Dream of Milford Sound

It’s a chilly morning where my breath guides me before the dawn of the day.  In the distance I can see luminous mountains with the twinkling lights of ski slopes, and the darkness clings to the sky while the light slowly fights it off. I’m not one for mornings, but the excitement and cold had(…)

10 Unexpected Moments in Istanbul

10 Unexpected Moments in Istanbul

Istanbul is a city caught between worlds, split between two continents; a city where young girls in jeans walk hand-in-hand with girls in burkas. It’s a culture full of color and textile. Thousands of years of architecture line each street. The city is pulsing, never silent, yet the Bosphorus is calm and inviting. Spices and(…)

Liège, Belgium: The City on the Steps

Liège, Belgium: The City on the Steps

Aside from absolutely breathtaking views atop the nearly 400-step Montagne de Bueren staircase in Liège, I found myself watching an old man. He was gray-haired, dressed casually in jeans and a button-down, and pushing 75. I was captivated by his movement. He strolled back and forth along a small platform near the bottom of the(…)