Solo Travel in the capital of Georgia — First Impressions It was already 15.30 pm when I arrived at Tbilisi Airport. The flight schedule to Tbilisi is a bit ridiculous. Flight arrivals are late, and departures are very early in the morning- such as 3.40 am. After exchanging money and figuring out how to load the transportation card while rejecting…

Introduction to the Turkish Raki & Meze Culture — When you are happy and want to share a joyful time with your friends/ family, or when you feel gloomy and want to have some alone time with emotional music in the background, a “Cilingir Sofrasi” is the experience to have. What is a Cilingir Sofrasi? “Cilingir Sofrasi” refers to a table with a variety…

Food From The Northeastern Coast Of The Black Sea — Corn, walnut, dairy products, kale and ajika are the staple ingredients of the Abkhazian-Circassian Cuisine. Abista; soft, bouncy corn bread served hot with Circassian cheese and melted butter, was one of the meals served during my first-ever Abkhazian dinner experience. Cornbread without cheese has a bland taste, similar to a…

Exploring Koyasan, Japan — If nature brings mankind closer to the cosmos, then Koyasan is its embodiment. After a 2.5-hour-long journey from Osaka, I finally arrived in Koyasan; the land of cedar trees, ancient pagodas, and Shinto temples. In contrast with the hustle and bustle of Osaka, Koyasan, covered with snow, has a serene…

… and neither will you. — Hatay was always on my bucket list, but I had to delay my visit many times because I couldn’t find an affordable flight deal. Its district, Antakya, was a cultural melting pot and a popular destination among local tourists due to its history, architecture, and food. I used the past…

5 Mouth-watering Korean and Japanese Dramas — 1. Let’s Eat 2013 was the year that I watched a Korean drama for the first time. I love watching documentaries on food, so back then, when I found a TV series called Let’s Eat, I liked the name and decided to give it a try. It was the right decision; I was…

Solo Travel in the capital of Spain — Autumn -in my personal view- is the ideal time to visit Madrid. The weather is cool, so you can stay fresh while walking around, yet still enjoy the sunshine. BREAKFAST The cooler temperature is also better to savor the typical Spanish breakfast; Churro or Porras dipped into thick hot chocolate.

…without a textbook and as an absolute beginner in Japanese I decided to learn Japanese after I returned home from my two-week trip to Japan. My initial goal was to enroll in a long-term course, get a student visa, and spend +6 months in Japan while learning the language. …