Yes, Experienced Travelers (Like Me) Screw Up Too!

<p>A couple of years ago, I received an email from the Turkish government and the European Union asking me to speak at a conference on supporting Syrian refugee students, all expenses paid.</p> <p>Having never been to Istanbul, I responded with an enthusiastic &ldquo;Happy to speak!&rdquo; The conference coincided with a time when I had to grade final papers for my university students. So I only gave myself two days outside the short conference to see the sights.</p> <p>I travel a lot, and I tend to dislike organized tours. However, given the short time available, I booked a one-day tour of city attractions the day before the conference began.</p> <p><a href="https://medium.com/globetrotters/yes-experienced-travelers-like-me-screw-up-too-52f3ad77a947"><strong>Visit Now</strong></a></p>