A tale of two mosques
How to see Istanbul’s top tourist sights in a day
5 reasons why Turkey is for everyone
In the little time that I spent in there, I felt that Turkey had something to offer to tourists and travellers of all kinds. The country is full of wonderful natural sights and urban chaos, a mix of the religious and the liberals, delicious food and thousands of years of history. There are plenty of tour operators as well as infinite options for do-it-yourself types. Let me show you why Turkey is, indeed, for everyone.
→ Read this post2012 in photos: Simple tips to take better pictures
Sharing some simple tips and tricks I regularly use to improve my photography technique. Learning photography is a long process, so I try to learn a little at a time.
→ Read this postNext project: Afghanistan, plus one
Afghanistan has been on my list for a while and I was initially planning a six month trip from Kabul to Istanbul. Unfortunately that’s a long time commitment so I am thinking of doing something shorter. Parts of Afghanistan are now free from the Taliban and safe (well…) to travel and I am looking into traveling to some places in the region.
→ Read this post2012 – Year in review
Brief report of where I travelled in 2012. It was a great year, I was away for almost three months and working hard for the remaining time. Visiting Turkey and India were probably my highlights.
→ Read this postIndian passport: Awful for travel, excellent for making friends!
Indian travellers often complain that they face lots of restrictions on their travels due to the limitations of the Indian passport. Indeed, India ranks poorly on the visa restrictions index since only 51 countries will allow Indian citizens to either travel there without visa or get a visa on arrival. However, let’s look at the silver lining shall we?
→ Read this postBuilding a traveller-friendly SimCity
If you could build a city in a video-game setting, how would you do it? In this post I share some of my strategies for building a Sim City that tourists and visitors would immensely enjoy.
→ Read this postHow to see a Russian Ballet at Moscow’s State Kremlin Palace
Watching “The Nutcracker” performed by the Bolshoi ballet in Moscow’s Kremlin was one of the highlights of my trip to Russia. The setting, the music, costumes and the performances were perfect! Storytelling by young men and women with long legs jumping and spinning around the stage on their toes while wearing funky costumes = priceless.
→ Read this postIconic Canadian erection for peace and victory
Located at the centre of Canada’s Parliament buildings at Ottawa, the Peace tower is a tall and proud structure attesting Canadian bravery and contribution to world peace.
→ Read this postStrolling in Le Plateau: Montreal’s hipster district
One of the distinctive features of the buildings in Le Plateau are their external spiraling staircases. A simple feature, but it transforms the character of the streets completely, doesn’t it. When I walk on the sidewalks, it seems as if the large buildings are descending to the ground to greet me!
→ Read this postIn search of an authentic rural market at Saquisili
Contrasting two of Ecuador’s rural weekly markets: A grand market at Otavalo and a smaller market at Saquisili. What’s the test for authenticity? Join me as I examine some clues from Saquisili market that may help answer the question.
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