Our tour of Turkey was coming to an end, and our final stop was Bursa, a city with a fascinating place in the country’s history. Before Istanbul became the magnificent Ottoman capital we know today, Bursa held that title. Captured by the Ottomans in 1326, …
I am visiting Troy in Turkey not because the ruins are spectacular. I am visiting Troy in Turkey because of the stories it carries. Troy in Turkey carries stories For thousands of years, the name Troy has been connected with stories of the Trojan War, …
Our visit to the Asclepieion of Pergamon, near modern-day Bergama, was a place where people came seeking healing. From Istanbul, with its remarkable meeting of East and West, to Cappadocia and its extraordinary landscapes and Christian heritage, to Ephesus, where we walked through one of …
Few phrases capture the journey of the human spirit as powerfully as refined by fire. Found throughout both literature and Scripture, it evokes the image of precious metals transformed through intense heat. In much the same way, life’s greatest hardships, heartbreaks, and trials can shape …
Exploring Ephesus was one of those unforgettable destinations that stay with you long after you return home. Walking along its ancient marble streets, surrounded by towering columns and remarkably preserved ruins, felt like stepping back in time. Every corner revealed another story from a city …
Some places leave you with beautiful photographs, and others leave you with a profound appreciation for history. Pamukkale and Hierapolis are firmly in the second category. Visiting this UNESCO World Heritage Site in southwestern Türkiye was like stepping into a living history book where natural …
When most people think about exploring Cappadocia, the first image that comes to mind is a sky filled with colorful hot air balloons floating above a magical landscape at sunrise. That image is certainly unforgettable. But after visiting Cappadocia, I realized that the balloons are …
Create margin in your life. Margin is not a luxury. It is a necessity for empowered women. In the 21st century, I find many women living on the margins. The result is that they are emotionally stretched, mentally overloaded, spiritually drained, and physically exhausted. This …
Service, solidarity, solitude & silence are the antidote to the constant demands that women be everything at once; successful, sustenance, stunning, and supple. Women can get lost in the noise. True empowerment can become elusive when they are pulled in different directions. These may include …
Dr. Nicole Dolan, is the author of The Art of Chaos: A Memoir on Motherhood, Trauma and Transformation which will be published soon. Dr. Nicole Dolan is a licensed therapist who takes a holistic approach to healing—integrating mind, body, and soul. While she uses the …