“Everyone lies in Guatemala. Everyone lies, and everyone steals.” Those words were uttered by a tattered stranger whom I met outside the airport in Guatemala City.
“Everyone lies in Guatemala. Everyone lies, and everyone steals.” Those words were uttered by a tattered stranger whom I met outside the airport in Guatemala City.
It was a small kindness, but one I won’t soon forget. That brief encounter will forever paint my perception of Istanbul and its people.
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But as we descended, tired feet and shambling legs overshadowed my admiration of the splendor that surrounded me. After about three hours and six kilometers downhill through countless switchbacks, we...
As a 20-something year-old American, it’s probably no surprise to anyone that I’ve smoked marijuana on more than a few occasions. I’ve often heard people say college is the perfect time to experiment...
