Rediscovering a galaxy through music!
Last year, I had the same experience with a symphony orchestra during The Lord of the Rings, and last month I had another one, this time during Star Wars: Return of the Jedi, one of the best installments in the Star Wars franchise. In this post, I’ll share my Star
Rediscovering a galaxy through music!
Last year, I had the same experience with a symphony orchestra during The Lord of the Rings, and last month I had another one, this time during Star Wars: Return of the Jedi, one of the best installments in the Star Wars franchise. In this post, I’ll share my Star
Costa Rica at the World Cup
Costa Rica secured the top spot in their group at the World Cup by beating two powerhouse teams. But what’s behind this major upset pulled off by Costa Rica? And why aren’t any of these successful players playing in our leagues? In their last two games, Costa Rica—considered the weakest
A City That Leaves You Longing: Kars
Kars, a city I’ve visited three times in recent years, truly stands out with its rich culture, unique architecture, quirky food spots, skiing opportunities in Sarıkamış, the stunning ruins of Ani, the historic Kars Castle, and the legendary Cheltikov Hotel. As the new year approached, I found myself wanting to
Runtalya: The Anatomy of a Race
I spent a wonderful weekend combining sports and leisure by joining Runtalya, Türkiye’s second-largest city marathon, which brings together a wide range of participants—from seasoned marathoners and young runners to philanthropists and civil society organizations. Here are my impressions of Antalya, before and after the run… After a hectic week,
Pura Vida or “Living a Meaningful Life”
Dear Friends, By launching this website you’re now exploring, I’ve fulfilled another dream of mine that goes back many years. There are three main reasons I created this site: to express myself directly to you, to share my knowledge and experiences, and to contribute to the spread of a positive
Bozcaada Marathon 2013
I’ve always been into sports for as long as I can remember. My new hobby? Long-distance running. After starting this journey with the Eurasia Marathon, I hit the road again last weekend to continue my long-distance running experience with the Bozcaada Marathon. Many of my readers have asked why I
Cartagena
Last month, I made my second visit to Cartagena—a city in Colombia that is a must-see with its colonial architecture, city walls, warm-hearted people, music, dance, and vibrant rhythm. During my first trip, I had a wonderful time and also experienced some very interesting events: like meeting a famous TV
From Istanbul to Elko
In this post, I’ll tell the story of a trip that began with a conversation during a visit to Türkiye by a delegation from the United States and took me all the way from Istanbul to Elko, Nevada. Keeping a promise I had made, I attended the “Cowboy Poetry” festival—which,
Our Topic: Galatasaray
Things seem to be going well on the surface right now for Galatasaray, the team we love and support. The main reason I’m writing this article is to remind everyone of a simple truth: “The times when you feel strongest are when you’re most vulnerable and most likely to make
The Magical Land of Tango Dancers: Argentina (Buenos Aires)
We arrived in Buenos Aires — often referred to as the “Paris of Latin America” — on a beautiful, sunny day. After checking into our hotel, we headed to the concierge to plan our itinerary and put together a 3-day Buenos Aires program. Once we were done with the