Author: Jackie VanHatten

  • Live in the moment!

    Live in the moment!

    Every morning I wake up and immediately photography is the first thing on my mind. And after I’ve fallen asleep, it enters my dreams. But lately all I can think about is going home. Why is it that I am in this beautiful continent of Europe and all I can think about is leaving it?… Read more

  • Who is hungry for Turkey?

    Who is hungry for Turkey?

    It was late when we arrived. Our breaths condensed as we exhaled and stepped out of the taxi. We were ecstatic to arrive and finally get some rest. But we were in for a surprise. After talking to the guy at the front desk our jaws dropped. Our booking for the night was not confirmed… Read more

  • 90 Minutes of Anguish

    90 Minutes of Anguish

    When I walked in the room was warm, warm enough to be a sauna. I thought to myself, “How am I supposed to do yoga in a sauna for 90 minutes?” The room began to fill and soon enough yoga mats covered almost the entire surface area of the floor. The class started with two… Read more