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Exploring Izmir: The Chaos of Kemeralti Market (and why it’s so fun to explore.)

Before moving to Izmir, I’d seen a few travel blogs detailing what a trip to Kemeralti Market entails. It seemed loud, claustrophobic and...

Cappadocia: Favorite Family Moments!

Let me just say this, traveling with children means always knowing where the closest bathroom is at all times, coming to grips with the...

Cappadocia: Bucket Lists and Balloon Rides

Do a quick YouTube search for “Turkey” and videos about Cappadocia are sure to pop into your results. People from all over the world...

Izmir: An Apartment Tour

Yesterday, a rug arrived at my apartment door. Paul brought it inside where I was giddy (giddy I tell you!) with excitement. This rug was...

The Opposite Side of Jealousy

I’m living on the opposite side of jealousy. That’s a weird thought. About eight years ago, when Paul was in the Air Guard and finishing...

Snyder Children-isms

Nearly nine years ago I published the first list of "Jack-isms." It was on a whim, probably because I was suffering from writer's block...

Istanbul: A Christian Pilgrimage

Two days is not long enough to gather even a sense of what this amazing city has to offer. Thankfully, given that I now live in Izmir, I...

Izmir: A Hotel Room Designed For Romance…

…and not a family of five. It's true. See the video below for further proof : ) Frankly, this suite would be perfect for a couple looking...

Apologizing Via Text

Who else finds it odd, but still thoroughly enjoyable, to text with their children? Maybe it’s my age, (having grown up without this mode...

A Prayer for Those Who've Climbed My Stairs

With a countdown clock ticking for our move, Paul and I are knee deep in home repairs. More specifically, Paul is painting and I am...