It’s Autumn break for me. Strangely enough, this break falls exactly 2 weeks prior to Winter Break. I decided to head to Cappadocia. One of the things that excites me about Turkey is the variety of domestic travel opportunities. I had read and watched videos about Cappadocia in the past. It is a region in
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So this happened 2 weeks ago. I was taking a taxi to meet a friend for a late breakfast. The driver was going much too fast. I’m wondering what his problem could possibly be to explain why he was driving so fast. Although I find the people of Istanbul to be fairly friendly, I
There are stages of adjustment that one encounters when moving abroad. The first stage following the move is called the honeymoon phase. It’s when everything is new and lovely. And don’t get me wrong; I’ve been honeymooning with Istanbul. Here are some of the sights that have made me swoon: The city really does have
This is my name written in Arabic. You read it from right to left. I took an Arabic class during the months of October, November, and December. I learned to write the entire Arabic alphabet and could read short words. Seven months after this class, this is the only word I can still write. About
“Janeen, when are you coming home? ” This is a common question asked of me when I visit friends and family in the states. My father wants to know before ending every phone call lately. Sometimes people ask because they truly miss me and I really appreciate that. Some people have no clue why I
