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Hiking (and Defying Death) in Butterfly Valley, Turkey

Hiking (and Defying Death) in Butterfly Valley, Turkey

The Turquoise coast of Turkey is teeming with opportunities for authentic adventure. The day I went hiking in Butterfly Valley Turkey took an unforgettable turn. One moment I was drinking a beer on a quiet beach, swinging in a hammock, chasing butterflies, and looking in awe at the dramatic cliffs […]

36 Hours in Warsaw, Poland

36 Hours in Warsaw, Poland

I spent almost exactly 36 hours in Warsaw, arriving at 8PM on a Sunday and departing at 8AM Tuesday. Inspired by the New York Times series, here is my view of a day and a half of exploring Poland’s capital. What lead me to Warsaw? The desire for another stamp […]

Off The Beaten Path in the Cinque Terre, Italy

Off The Beaten Path in the Cinque Terre, Italy

Reader, NB that I had this experience in 2010. Overtourism was creeping in on Italy’s Cinque Terre but it had not yet suffered the destruction of both weather and wear from too many feet trodding its paths. I would love to go back and see what it’s like there today. […]