Category Archives: Travel

Commerce and Communication in Kemalpaşa

Posted on January 28, 2013 by

Two things struck me on my recent trip to Kemalpaşa, and they’re in the title, so no surprises. The first is the fact that, well, you know all those Turkish goods they sell in the bazaars? I never really thought … Continue reading →

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Do Georgians Really Drive Fast?

Posted on August 2, 2012 by

I think we all take it as a given that Georgians love nothing more than barreling down the highway at an unbearable clip, risking death and dismemberment to overtake farm equipment and Turkish 18-wheelers by pulling in front of oncoming … Continue reading →

Posted in Adventures in Adventures in Georgia, America, Travel | 3 Comments

A Walk In Kutaisi

Posted on June 20, 2012 by

Today I took a walk in my new hometown of Kutaisi. I wanted to get to know my neighborhood – especially the things within walking distance – and I find walking is generally the best way to do this. Oh, … Continue reading →

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New York Hit List Revisited

Posted on January 19, 2012 by

Background info: this happened. Foods to eat: A Blockheads Burrito – CHECK My stepmother’s chicken cutlets – CHECK A Black and White cookie – FAIL BAGELS – CHECK A Bonnie’s Burger – CHECK Cheerios – CHECK Items to buy: Cumin … Continue reading →

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I Love New York

Posted on December 22, 2011 by

When I started this journey sixteen months ago, I would have said that everything about New York made me miserable. I would have been wrong. I was having a hard time back then. It was always difficult for me to … Continue reading →

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Sundown

Posted on December 21, 2011 by

My flight from Warsaw to New York was delayed by about two and a half hours. Rather than boarding at 11:45, we ended up waiting until 2:30. Another TLG volunteer and I passed the time in the airport lounge, chatting … Continue reading →

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