Michael Jensen & Brent Hartinger
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A chance encounter on the Danube gave me hope for the future
I missed the point of Budapest’s memorial to Jewish genocide. And then I didn’t.
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There’s a secret to successful travel. It’s also the secret to a successful life.
Want to avoid a bad trip? For us, one specific thing makes all the difference.
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COVID-19 is on the rise again. Should we be traveling right now?
It seems that some people on social media have, uh, strong opinions about people who travel right now. Or, frankly, travel at all.
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How do two gay digital nomads afford a life of continuous travel?
A lot of people assume we’re rich. We’re not — at least not by American standards.
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Istanbul is an amazing must-see city. It also completely broke my heart.
Turkey has a very dark side — a side we saw up close and personal.
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Four queer Muslims in Istanbul didn’t have much to celebrate for Pride Month
Like many LGBTQ Muslims, these four people don’t have many options to live out and proud.
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The weird, wonderful relationship between Istanbul and its cats
While the entire city seems charmed by the felines, the cats largely ignore people … or sit and judge them in that uniquely feline way.
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It’s hard to dance in the rain when you have “COVID arm”
It’s really hard to cut loose and be free and happy when you want to scratch your skin off.
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Want to be happier? Own less stuff.
Everyone agrees you should spend your money wisely, but what about your time? Because that’s the most precious and valuable thing you own by far.
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The question in the eyes of a lonely Mexican ostrich
When American values clash with foreign cultures, things often get very complicated very fast. Most situations aren’t black and white.
