Tag: Solo Travel

Istanbul Tips & Travel Guide from a (former) American Expat

Istanbul Tips & Travel Guide from a (former) American Expat

The below Istanbul tips and city guide are for first time visitors who want to see the main sites and also get off the beaten path a bit. You’ll find tips on where (and what) to eat, where to drink, wander, shop, learn, and immerse yourself in Turkish culture in […]

A Love Letter to Puerto Natales, Chile

A Love Letter to Puerto Natales, Chile

I left sunny summery Santiago in the early morning. Two flights and four ham and cheese sandwiches later, we started our descent into Punta Arenas and the weather suddenly turned. I could see choppy white-capped water and thin grey clouds whipped against the plane window. The airport was pretty desolate, and […]

Travel Guide to Chilean Patagonia

Travel Guide to Chilean Patagonia

I spent just three days and four nights in Patagonia and I packed a lot in – a day tour of Torres Del Paine National Park; eating, drinking and exploring in Puerto Natales; Staying at a ranch and riding a horse through the empty plains in Puerto Bories; hiking to […]