We can’t avoid experiencing ‘culture shock’ when it comes to traveling. I am no exception either. Every time I go on a trip, I’m surprised how different other countries’ cultures are compared to mine, Japanese culture. I’ll focus on the differences in food and eating habits between Turkey and Japan in this post. There isContinue reading “When in Turkey [Assessment]”
Author Archives: Rina
Cooperations for Syrian refugees
It’s been 9 years since the Syrian crisis. Syria is one of the countries where ISLS has gained a huge power, and the social dislocations are continuing. More than 12.5 million people need humanitarian support at the moment, and many of them have decided to escape their country with taking the risk; the number ofContinue reading “Cooperations for Syrian refugees”
Essentialized Turkey?
How did you find this video? The beautiful Aegean sea, the ancient ruins, the palaces, and the mosques… These are all famous sightseeing spots, representing ‘iconic’ Turkey. They are attractive for tourists who want to escape from their daily lives and feel something different. You may become more and more want to travel there, butContinue reading “Essentialized Turkey?”
A hidden story of the Rainbow Steps [Assessment]
This is called “Rainbow steps”, becoming the new sightseeing spot in Cihangir, Istanbul. The city is known for many slopes, and this steps used to be one of the nondescript steps stunk with garbage until quite recently. In 2013, the steps were painted by a local aged 66 at that time. It cost almost $800,Continue reading “A hidden story of the Rainbow Steps [Assessment]”
Blue Mosque: the symbol of ‘exotic’ Turkey [Assessment]
Sultanahmet Camii is located in Istanbul, which is well-received as the most beautiful mosque in the world. The mosque has been the symbol of ‘exotic’ Turkey for tourists. It consists of a main big dome, 6 minarets, and 30 small dorms; the facade―covered with marbles and tiles―looks imposing and elegant. It is illuminated at night,Continue reading “Blue Mosque: the symbol of ‘exotic’ Turkey [Assessment]”
About me
Hi, I’m Rina from Tokyo, Japan, currently doing an exchange program in Australia. This is the first time for me to live abroad, but I’ve travelled a lot since I was a child including America, Australia, Fiji, Italy, Thailand, Taiwan, and South Korea. This picture is from my last trip, when I went to KyotoContinue reading “About me”
Merhaba Turkey! 