When I first arrived in Istanbul, I expected architectural wonders, Ottoman grandeur, and vibrant bazaars. I didn’t expect to find a cat curled up on every bench, perched on fences, sunbathing on parked scooters, and being served food in alleys by total strangers. These weren’t feral animals, afraid or hiding. They were confident, relaxed—even regal….
I’ve always had a strange admiration for crows. Maybe it’s the way they tilt their heads when they look at you, like they’re trying to figure you out. Or maybe it’s how they never seem to be alone—there’s always a group nearby, watching, calling, or circling in the sky. And once you’ve seen a tree…
Australia has always held this strange, magnetic energy for me. It’s wild, untamed, and beautiful—but also home to creatures that seem like they belong in a monster movie. And spiders? They lead the pack. From hand-sized huntsmans to bright-colored orb weavers, it feels like there’s always one lurking just out of sight. After seeing yet…
The first time I saw a picture of a capybara lounging next to a monkey in a hot spring, I stared at it for a good thirty seconds, trying to decide if it was a joke. But then I saw more. Birds on their backs. Cats napping beside them. Even crocodiles chilling nearby. It wasn’t…