Oh man. I feel the tears welling up – I’m about to come undone.... This is a low point.
Author: Malia
Traveler. Bibliophile. Seeker of truth, but also fun.
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A Rough Start
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Inner Peace In Three Easy Steps (Not A Listicle)
Sure, we’re here to build houses for Habitat – but why would someone choose to do that? I begin to wonder if we aren’t all on a pilgrimage of sorts...
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Bad Meat and Big Questions
So right about now you’re probably thinking, “Jeez Malia, your vacation totally sucks!” But the news isn’t all grim, dear Reader.
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Kathmandu: The Wild Rumpus
Upon arriving in Kathmandu, there is only one word that comes to mind: chaos. Absolute chaos.
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Remembering Nepal
My intent isn’t to overwhelm you with tales of poverty and destruction or to describe a plight that seems too enormous to alleviate. Quite the opposite, in fact!
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Wandering The Great Indoors
Our last day in Istanbul is cool and rainy. Billy and I have a leisurely breakfast at home and take our time getting ready. Noting that our snack inventory is low (!), we visit the …
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We Do ALL The Things (Part II)
After our visit to the Blue Mosque, Billy and I enjoy a quick lunch in Sultanahmet Square and head over to the Basilica Cistern. No doubt, dear Reader, you may think a cistern is a …
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We Do ALL The Things (Part I)
After a healthy breakfast of oatmeal and apple tea (another Turkish staple), Billy and I are off for our first big day of sightseeing. On our way to the tram we make a detour to try …
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Istanbul (Not Constantinople)
Oh great. This is it. This is the kidnapping or mugging everyone warned us would be inevitable if we visited Turkey.
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No One Cares About My Awesome Vacation
Returning home after a long trip is bittersweet and, for me, is often accompanied by a mixed bag of emotions. The familiarity of home is comforting after being overwhelmed by so much newness, but it …