The author and her father. (Hostettler-Davies family photo used with permission.) The author as a...
Author - Holly Hostettler-Davies
This is an interactive map that shows you where YJI students have written stories over the years. You can zoom in or out of the world map to explore all of them in detail. [Note: If you’re seeing this on an author page, you will only see stories by a particular student.]
Take time to notice the Turkish flowers
ISTANBUL – When someone asks you to name the first thing that comes to your mind when you hear the...
Immerse yourself in other cultures to deepen your understanding
YJI students Sreehitha Gandluri and Norah Springborn from the United States, Naz Mergen from...
Visiting religious sites as a non-believer
ISTANBUL – I grew up in a non-religious family and consider myself a non-believer, yet visiting...
Turkish lamps shine light on handmade art
ISTANBUL – One of the most iconic commodities in Türkiye, Turkish lamps are a staple in many local...
Her passion for girls’ education earned her a spot in...
Büyükada, TÜRKIYE – Youth Journalism International alum Arooj Khalid of Lahore, Pakistan is one of...
For cool ancient history, step into a cistern
ISTANBUL – Most people are likely not all too familiar with cisterns, but in many countries across...
For the best experience, travel with locals
ISTANBUL – I haven’t done a lot of traveling in my life, apart from family holidays to popular...