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I'm Chara K.
Crocheter, Traveler, Blogger, English Teacher, Wife, & Lover of Learning & Creativity.
"I think everything you do in life is ART. The way you love someone, and how you talk. Your smile and your personality. What you believe in...The way you drink your tea."
- Helena Bonham Carter
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5 Proven Strategies to Travel in Luxury on a Budget
Everyone wants more for less and us humans love a good deal. Following these tips is a big part of the secret to living a traveler's...
CharaDK
May 26, 20247 min read
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Istanbul Diaries: An American's Tale of Culture Shock in Turkiye Part 2
It is time for part two of culture shock in Turkiye. How many parts will there be? This series is potentially endless. I suppose I’ll...
CharaDK
May 13, 20248 min read
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Istanbul Diaries: Turkish Raki Culture & Alcohol in Turkey
We’ve just come home from a short trip to another province of Turkey and let’s just say that I am feeling well-fed. The scale has been...
CharaDK
Apr 28, 202410 min read
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Istanbul Diaries: Turkish Henna Night (Kina Gecesi)
With the end of Ramadan and the first major holiday following it, wedding season is upon us. This weekend, we have the pleasure of...
CharaDK
Apr 21, 202411 min read
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Istanbul Diaries: Experiencing Ramadan & Muslim Holidays in Turkiye.
It is 3 o’clock in the morning, a few hours before dawn. You are sound asleep in your bed when you hear a small and a large drum being...
CharaDK
Mar 10, 20247 min read
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3 Things From Turkish Culture That I Will Teach My Children
Four years ago I was backpacking in Turkiye when I met my soon-to-be husband. Four years later, I'm still here and I can tell you that it...
CharaDK
Feb 15, 20246 min read
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Everything You Need To Know About Going to Bahariya Oasis and the White Desert from Cairo (what to bring, what to expect, & prices)
Ever dreamed of visiting a Bedouin oasis town and camping in the desert under stars so bright that you can see galaxies strung across the...
CharaDK
Jan 1, 20246 min read
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Foods From Different Countries That Rocked My World
Indulging in mouth-watering foods, being mesmerized by unfamiliar flavors, and exploring different cuisines are some of the things that...
CharaDK
Jan 1, 20249 min read
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Must-Know Basic Phrases for Your Trip To Turkiye!
If you are planning a trip to Turkiye, I highly recommend learning a few phrases of Turkish. Turks are honored when foreigners try...
CharaDK
Jan 1, 20246 min read
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