How a Mother’s Photos and a Whole Roasted Lamb Sent Me to Xinjiang

Some trips begin with a travel magazine. Some with a friend’s recommendation. Some with a deal you found at midnight that seemed too good to ignore. This one began with my mother. The Seed That Took Years to Grow I can’t tell you exactly how old I was when she first showed me the photos. What I remember is the feeling — that particular stillness … Continue reading How a Mother’s Photos and a Whole Roasted Lamb Sent Me to Xinjiang

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Faliraki, Rhodes

Kalithies is one of the big village in Rhodes. It is more famous for its Faliraki resort and its nightlife which is around 2km from the Kalithies. It is around 30-40 minutes bus ride from the old town. From the bus stop, I passed through the local village and a monastery before reaching the municipality hall of Faliraki. There are plenty of hotels and resort, … Continue reading Faliraki, Rhodes