
7-Day Nature Photo Challenge ~ Day 3
Today’s photo is the garden of the Laura plantation in New Orleans, in the U.S. These oak trees were so beautiful and magnificent. That morning, the only noise I heard there was the birds chirping, it was so serene and quiet. After taking a moment to digest what I had seen at the plantation, I sat in stillness, listened to silence and enjoyed the grandeur … Continue reading 7-Day Nature Photo Challenge ~ Day 3

What is making you happy this week?
In Istanbul, spring is in full bloom – it is sunny and warm, trees seem to think it is already April and are full of cherry blossoms, stray cats and dogs comfortably sleeping under the sun everywhere, and people appear to be in a better mood. For those of you who visit this blog for the fist time, I introduced The Weekly here. In a nutshell, TheWeekly … Continue reading What is making you happy this week?
7-Day Nature Photo Challenge ~ Day 2
I was nominated by a fellow blogger, Quingdom, for a 7-Day Nature Photo Challenge, and I will be posting nature photos from my own stock of photos in the next few days. Today’s photo is a precious one for me. I captured this moment in Langkawi, Malaysia during a mangrove river boat tour. The innocence and sweetness of this baby long-tailed Macaque melts my heart … Continue reading 7-Day Nature Photo Challenge ~ Day 2
7-Day Nature Photo Challenge ~ Day 1
I was nominated by a fellow blogger, Quingdom, for a 7-Day Nature Photo Challenge. Albeit late, I am excited to accept the challenge. Even though I am not a skilled photographer like he is, this will be fun. I have taken so many photos throughout the years, and I will select from them for the challenge. Today’s photo: Flamingos I took this photo in Salar … Continue reading 7-Day Nature Photo Challenge ~ Day 1

Another kind of “Atom”
Last week, I went to a dinner party where everyone brought something they made at home. Had soo much fun, ate too much food and was a fantastic night! I made a meze called “atom”, which is a dish made with strained yogurt (in North America we call it “greek yogurt”), garlic and a whole lot of fried hot peppers. Meze, common throughout the Mediterranean … Continue reading Another kind of “Atom”

I Slay, You Slay, but She Really Slays.
Not a crazy busy week, yet here I am writing this post in the early hours of Monday. How did that happen? Anyways, for those of you who visit this blog for the fist time, I introduced The Weekly here. In a nutshell, TheWeekly will feature two or three things that I am happy about and want to share with everyone. I am also hoping that this would … Continue reading I Slay, You Slay, but She Really Slays.

My two picks!
As I am writing this post, the rain is hitting the windows so heavily that it is empowering the music I am listening to. The moment is kind of perfect, really. For those of you who visit this blog for the fist time, I introduced it here. In a nutshell, TheWeekly will feature two or three things that I am happy about and want to share with … Continue reading My two picks!

Santorini, Greece
Santorini is the least likely place I would imagine I’d fall in love. I am neither a beach person nor an island hopper. Give me lush greens, mountains, forests and I will be a happy camper (pun intended). That said, this summer, in the name of spending time with my family, I spent four months in a beach town in Turkey. So much for being a … Continue reading Santorini, Greece

What is making you happy this week?
This is the first post of a weekly feature that I am very excited about: TheWeekly. For those of you who visit this blog for the fist time, I introduced it last week here. In a nutshell, TheWeekly will feature two or three things that I am happy about and want to share with everyone. I am also hoping that this would be a feature we … Continue reading What is making you happy this week?

The Versatile Blogger Award
I was nominated for The Versatile Blogger Award, by a fellow traveler and a wonderful blogger, Mliae, whose posts I enjoy reading over at lifeexperimentblog. Thank you so much for nominating me. I am honored that you thought of me for this award. The rules: Thank the person that nominated you and include a link to their blog. Nominate at least 15 bloggers of your choice. When … Continue reading The Versatile Blogger Award