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Tryin' to Throw My Arms Around the World

Month: September 2020

Modes of Travel (Part 1)

September 26, 2020September 26, 2020 ~ Jim Zazzera ~ 2 Comments

Last year during September, I was riding around Western Ireland on a bicycle. Two years ago during that same time, I was taking a 500 mile walk through Spain. All of which makes me wonder about different modes of travel. What are the benefits? What are the problems? Why choose one mode of transport over … Continue reading Modes of Travel (Part 1)

Why is (Istanbul) the Greatest City in the World?

September 12, 2020 ~ Jim Zazzera ~ 7 Comments

In the Broadway musical Hamilton, the Schuyler Sisters sing about New York as the “greatest city in the world.” Lately, as a bit of escape I have been reminiscing about cities I have been to and wondering what I think is the “greatest city” in the world. One city always comes to mind for me—Istanbul,Turkey. … Continue reading Why is (Istanbul) the Greatest City in the World?

About Me and this Blog…

I’m Jim Zazzera.
There are a lot of things I used to be and do. These days I’m reinventing and discovering. I wanted to write something I could share. These are a few of my thoughts about travel and spirituality. (You might consider reading the first entry, “Disorientation as Life Practice,” if you want to understand what I am up to.)

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