If you’ve been following our blog, you know that I’ve been toying with the idea of cutting off my long locks. I’ve only had my hair cut shorter than chin-length once in my life — third grade — and I hated it. But I thought that in the spirit of our “this will be the craziest thing Read Post
Out of the Sauna And Into the Bath
A single exposed fluorescent bulb hangs 20 feet from the center of a large rectangular atrium. The bulb is not illuminated, as it is four forty-five in the afternoon and the sun’s rays pour in through the open doorway. Several horseflies purposely circle the light; their buzzing waxing and waning in intensity as they loop Read Post
An American in a Turkish Bath
It was midday and I was sitting naked on the edge of a square marble countertop unsure where to direct my gaze. A topless Turkish woman held my left hand as she scrubbed the length of my arm with more vigor than I ever had before. As the two of us locked eyes, she forced Read Post
A Rough Ride in Russia
Everyone wants to know why we choose the countries we visit. Our reasons range from “it’s been on my bucket list” to “it’s cheap” to “why not?” Russia falls into the third category. I’m half Russian, from my father’s side, but I never had a strong desire to explore the country since my family doesn’t Read Post
Iceland, Unfiltered: A Candid Look Beyond the Guidebook
As the starting location for our round-the-world trip, we did a lot of research on Iceland, reading guidebooks, blog posts and Iceland’s tourism webpages. Many personal accounts told the same story: Iceland is beautiful, filled with natural wonders and untouched by the corporations that line American streets. An arctic paradise. But we read warnings too: Read Post
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