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Hi there! Pickle Deli Square is a collection of my experiences living, eating, and traveling the world. Currently an expat based in Valencia, on the Mediterranean coast of Spain.

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Pickle Deli Square Living, Eating, and Exploring the World Since 2009
Wall art: Istanbul
Apr 27

Apr 27 Wall art: Istanbul

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Round-the-World

I've been really struck by the graffiti I've seen in Istanbul...

RTW tips: personal care on the road
Apr 27

Apr 27 RTW tips: personal care on the road

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Round-the-World

As I approach the half-way point of my Round-the-World journey, I want to share some practical tips about personal care that I've picked up along the way...

Apr 26
Apr 26 New Posting at Dystopian Republic: Kanyon shopping mall

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Round-the-World
Lodging Review: Sheraton Iguazu
Apr 26

Apr 26 Lodging Review: Sheraton Iguazu

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Round-the-World

From $14/night hostel in Buenos Aires, I upgraded to $300/night hotel at Iguazu Falls...

Trip report: Pamukkale to Istanbul by bus
Apr 26

Apr 26 Trip report: Pamukkale to Istanbul by bus

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Round-the-World

This was no Super Cama service on Via Bariloche (Argentina), but bus travel in Turkey is still a step above what we're used to in the US, and even a bit better than a domestic flight...

Turkey tour highlights
Apr 26

Apr 26 Turkey tour highlights

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Round-the-World

I decided to signup for a group tour in Turkey for a few reasons...

Speak Korean?
Apr 23

Apr 23 Speak Korean?

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Round-the-World

Koreans apparently are very interested in this part of Turkey...

Lodging Review: Portal del Sur, Buenos Aires
Apr 22

Apr 22 Lodging Review: Portal del Sur, Buenos Aires

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Round-the-World

After posting about Taksiyarhis Pensiyon in Ayvalik, Turkey, I realized that I haven't really posted other reviews of my accomodation. I'll be posting about my previous lodging experiences from time to time, hoping I can be of some help to others planning trips...

The world's oldest profession
Apr 22

Apr 22 The world's oldest profession

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Round-the-World

They say the world's oldest profession is marketing. After all, the second oldest profession, prostitution, couldn't exist without it...

Contender for cutest hotel - Taksiyarhis Pensiyon, Ayvalik
Apr 21

Apr 21 Contender for cutest hotel - Taksiyarhis Pensiyon, Ayvalik

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Round-the-World

Definitely a contender for Cutest Hotel, Taksiyarhis Pensiyon is several cobblestone streets away from Ayvalik city center and up a hill...

Fitting in: Turkey and South Africa
Apr 19

Apr 19 Fitting in: Turkey and South Africa

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Round-the-World

The only thing our tour did today, besides a lot of driving, was to visit the battlefields and graves at Gallipoli...

Apr 18
Apr 18 Potential temporary hiatus for a week...

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Round-the-World
First Impressions: Istanbul
Apr 18

Apr 18 First Impressions: Istanbul

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Round-the-World

Back to a bustling city! After the relative calm (or isolation) of South Africa, it's sort of cool to be back in a city with a lot of people, a lot of energy...

Trip Report: JNB-IST
Apr 17

Apr 17 Trip Report: JNB-IST

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Round-the-World, Trip Report

From Johannesburg (JNB), I flew Turkish Airlines to Istanbul (IST)...

Closing thoughts on South Africa
Apr 17

Apr 17 Closing thoughts on South Africa

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Round-the-World

South Africa exceeded expectations in some ways, and fell short in others...

Trip Report: JNB-CPT, CPT-JNB
Apr 17

Apr 17 Trip Report: JNB-CPT, CPT-JNB

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Round-the-World, Trip Report

In addition to my flight from Sao Paulo to Johannesburg, I got to fly South African Airways two more times, from Johannesburg (JNB) to Cape Town (CPT) and back. Overall, I'm pretty impressed by SAA...

What's showing in art: Cape Town
Apr 15

Apr 15 What's showing in art: Cape Town

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Round-the-World

In short, not much.

The highest form of flattery, South Africa style
Apr 15

Apr 15 The highest form of flattery, South Africa style

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Round-the-World

We often turn to Europe for design leadership. But in the case of mass market commercial design, it seems nothing can compare to good ol' American design, and the component that I think Americans do best, brand marketing...

First Impressions: Cape Town
Apr 13

Apr 13 First Impressions: Cape Town

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Round-the-World

Cape Town is definitely one of the prettiest towns I've ever visited...

Kruger Safari Wildlife: other cool animals
Apr 11

Apr 11 Kruger Safari Wildlife: other cool animals

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Round-the-World

Top of the "other" cool animals category is the chameleon, one of my favorite animals in the world because it's so cute!

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Rolling out dough for butternut squash manitou 馒头. Now swipe for final product!
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Paella valenciana... y californiana 🤣 In the absence of a paella pan, cast iron makes a pretty great socarrat (crispy rice layer)!
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Garrafón peeled and ready for paella valenciana 🥘 #gradient #ombre .
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Feria de Abril 💃 Can any more kids fit on this wagon? 😄
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Feria de Abril 💃 (This year in May.)
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👀Birds eye view of Fallas, dancing in the street #tbt .
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😱So laborious! Shell-on shrimp 🦐, butterflied, topped with a hemisphere of minced shrimp, decorated with slivered almonds, and then fried. 🙏 Thanks to those in the kitchen who made these tasty morsels for me...🤤
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