Blog — West(2)East

Santa Claus isn’t just a legend. Read on to visit the church of the real St. Nicholas.

PlacesLeslie ConnorsAugust 25, 2020santa claus, Turkey, Patara, Myra, ancient city, Religion, churchComment

Xanthos, an ancient city conquered by both the Persians and the Romans, has a tragic history. Read about our afternoon of exploration and learning about this site overlooking the Mediterranean.

PlacesVirginia HenleyAugust 19, 2020Xanthos, ancient city, Rome, Persia, Sarcophagus, History Comments

Adana: Visiting a Luscious Lavender Field

Turkish breakfast in a Turkish village’s lavender field. Read on to discover this picturesque adventure.

PlacesLeslie ConnorsAugust 5, 2020lavender, Turkish breakfast, Adana, Turkish cultureComment

Best Backpacks for Traveling Light

Have you ever wondered if you could manage traveling internationally with just a backpack? Our guest contributor Kristina explains how she has learned to do just that, and gives her top recommendations for backpacks!

Travel TipsGuest ContributorJuly 22, 2020backpack, travel, packingComment

Cooking in Turkey: Homemade Bread

Have you ever felt intimidated in the kitchen? We have, especially when we make Turkish food with our Turkish friends. Read on to see what happened when we made homemade bread.

CultureVirginia HenleyJuly 7, 2020turkish cooking, cooking, culture, Turkish culture Comment