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Collepino
The ancient paths connecting towns and villages of this region are mostly still maintained. We decided to take a walk on one of them to the tiny hill town of Collepino. Off we go. The trail follows a mostly well-preserved Roman … Continue reading
Hello, Spello
On Thursday night Andreas and I embarked on what promises to be another epic summer. This year’s itinerary begins with a week in Italy, after which Andreas and I will part ways for a few weeks. He’ll go to Ikaria, then to Chicago … Continue reading
Introduction to Istanbul
Let’s start by laying down today’s soundtrack: The few hours that we had here were only enough for a taste of this sparkling city. We stashed the suitcase in an airport locker and boarded the metro. At Yusufpasha we transferred to a tram that took us directly … Continue reading
Cappadocia
Another four-day weekend, another travel adventure. Andreas and I just returned from Turkey after three days in Cappadocia and a few hours in Istanbul. Cappadocia wasn’t even on my radar until a few weeks ago when I was thumbing through the new Lonely Planet … Continue reading
Posted in Elsewhere, Food
Tagged architecture, ballooning, Cappadocia, caves, Derinkuyu, fairy chimneys, Goreme, hiking, hot air balloon, Ihlara Valley, Turkey
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Volunteer FAQs
Some people want to know more about my upcoming trip to Lesvos. Here are a few questions that I am hearing a lot (with answers). How did you find out about this? As I said in my last post, I don’t remember exactly … Continue reading
Bonne année et bonne santé
Phase two of our tripartite winter holiday: New Year’s in Strasbourg. The weather was cold and there was snow on the ground. We sampled the things that France is famous for: great food, shopping, art The shopping district was beautifully decorated … Continue reading
Posted in Elsewhere, Family, Food
Tagged 2015, astronomical clock, Christmas market, France, New Year, Strasbourg
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Joyeux Noël
From Dubai, Alekka and I flew to the Frankfurt airport where Andreas soon joined us from Cairo. We picked up our rental car and made a run for the French border. We got to Mulhouse in time to visit the Christmas market (vin chaud!) followed by a … Continue reading
Shop till you drop
We planned an ambitious holiday break this year. Three weeks, three continents! Dubai (technically Asia) for two days, followed by two weeks in France, and finishing up with a 10-day tour of southern Ethiopia. Alekka and I booked a room close to the mammoth … Continue reading
UCAS for Dummies (and Americans… not saying they are the same thing)
This is a very long post about how to apply to a UK college, a topic of immediate concern around our house. If this subject interests you, read on; if not, I won’t be insulted if you choose to skip … Continue reading
Posted in Elsewhere, Family
Tagged Alekka, college, college application, IB, personal statement, UCAS, UCAS personal statement, university
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This is my tribe
Among the many great benefits of working at an international school is the opportunity for professional development. I’m lucky to work at a school that provides a generous annual allowance for each teacher to spend on training in his or … Continue reading
Lorna of Arabia 