Silk Road Less Traveled

Silk Road Less Traveled Shared memories from the Silk Road. Celebrating history, art, and culture through work, play and exp I know other similarities must also exist.

Silk Road Less Traveled was born out of a lifelong love of travel, textiles, and tribal traditions. My fascination with indigenous cultures has increased with my exposure to different regions. Seeing similar patterns emerge in the weavings of disparate cultures located worlds apart is like an unsolved puzzle with pieces begging to be connected. Of particular interest are the gorgeous textiles and

jewelry found along the ancient trade route connecting the East and West through China, India and the Mediterranean Sea. There is no better country than Turkey to embark on a journey through the Silk Road and no better city than Istanbul, the city that straddles 2 continents. I moved to Istanbul, immersed myself in the language and culture and dedicated my efforts to finding the most unique handmade items that exemplify workmanship, art and beauty. In a short time, I have established an impressive network of contacts that have helped me to turn this dream into a reality. In addition, I have been able to experience the personal satisfaction that comes with making a tiny difference in the lives of others through various humanitarian efforts. In turn, my own life has been enriched tenfold with valued friendships. I was told to be avoid the Middle East. I was told to be afraid of Muslims. I was told it was not safe to travel alone. When I stepped outside of my comfort zone I discovered we are one and the same. If you look for differences, you will find them. But if you look for similarities, you will find your humanity.

Postcard from Sazan: The Albanian Island in Kushner's Crosshairs - Inkstick
13/08/2026

Postcard from Sazan: The Albanian Island in Kushner's Crosshairs - Inkstick

A proposed luxury resort backed by Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump has turned a former military outpost into a symbol.

İyi Bayramlar, arkadaşlar!
21/03/2026

İyi Bayramlar, arkadaşlar!

An unofficial poll after people watching in İstanbul for 4 days; tennis shoes are the go to footwear (even on the Asian ...
10/10/2025

An unofficial poll after people watching in İstanbul for 4 days; tennis shoes are the go to footwear (even on the Asian side) no matter what you are wearing. İ have seen only 2 women in boots, 2 in sandals, and 1 limping in high heels.
İn general, shoes are not worn in homes. You're given slippers after you remove your shoes when you visit most friends. İf women have special shoes to match a dress at a party, they will carry them in a bag to change into upon arrival.
All hotels provide slippers, as well as gyms, and hamams.
Correction, 3 women in sandals. Just spotted another. I'm sure it is different on the coast and in the summer,. However right now, it is a glaring neon tourist dead giveaway.

Forgot to add, they have slippers in dressing rooms for you to walk out and look in the mirror. İt is culturally unacceptable to be barefoot anywhere except Pamukkale when it is required.

https://youtu.be/zCsMbjSmZds?si=zBSMR-4O147euB-dİ would like to see the United States discuss this tragedy the way the ...
10/08/2025

https://youtu.be/zCsMbjSmZds?si=zBSMR-4O147euB-d

İ would like to see the United States discuss this tragedy the way the Turks cover our catastrophic
events.
My heart is with these lovely people.

A devastating wildfire in Turkey's Çanakkale province has forced the evacuation of villages, disrupted maritime traffic by closing the Dardanelles Strait, an...

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