Category Archives: Traveling

A weekend in Gündoğmuş

Posted on June 25, 2014 by Bryan Keith

About a month ago Ferda and I made the last minute decision to spend the weekend exploring a part of Antalya (province/il) neither of us had ever been to before.  We had kicked around the idea of going to Olimpos, … Continue reading →

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A few historic sites between Yusufeli and Van

Posted on May 6, 2014 by Bryan Keith

The trip with Peter, Amy, Scott, and Stephanie was essentially a ski trip.  However, one of the reasons I love touring in Turkey is you practically trip over history everywhere you go.  I’m still not tired of this, and thankfully … Continue reading →

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A morning in Kayseri

Posted on February 14, 2014 by Bryan Keith

A couple weekends ago I had the chance to spend a few hours on Saturday morning exploring the center of Kayseri.  I hadn’t played tourist for a while so it was kind of fun.  Most of our group hung out … Continue reading →

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Kurban Bayramı — Turkish Thanksgiving?

Posted on December 14, 2013 by Bryan Keith

Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday in the US.  Sure, a lot of turkeys are sacrificed, but it’s really all about a time to get together with friends and family and eat and drink and talk.  My first experience spending Kurban … Continue reading →

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Eight hours in Düsseldorf

Posted on December 4, 2013 by Bryan Keith

On my trip west Air Berlin was nice enough to give me an overnight in Berlin where I was able to see Antje.  On the way back, however, it was eight hours in Düsseldorf which I wasn’t really looking forward … Continue reading →

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