Hagia Sophia, Istanbul
There’s so many stunning places I want to share from Turkey that I almost didn’t know where to start. But where better than one of the symbols of Turkey, Istanbul’s impressive Hagia Sophia. Known as...
View ArticleFine Dining in the Sky in Istanbul
I love a good restaurant recommendation, and I love it even more when not only the food is mind-blowingly good, but the setting is also incredible. We were lucky enough to have this fantastic...
View ArticleIstanbul’s Grand Bazaar and Spice Bazaar
When I pictured Istanbul’s bazaars, I envisaged a riot of colour, noise, delicious treats – and I wasn’t wrong! We explored the sprawling maze of Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar, with everything from gold to...
View ArticleFairy Chimneys and Balloons in Cappadocia
On our long drive out to Cappadocia from Istanbul, I was captivated by the changing scenery – from green hills that reminded me of New Zealand to salt lakes and golden fields. The view from the bus But...
View Article{VIDEO} Hot Air Ballooning in Cappadocia
We rose before the sun, adrenalin pumping, excitement building. The jolting ride out to the take-off site could do little to dampen my enthusiasm as we began to see colourful shapes in front of us,...
View ArticleExploring Pamukkale & Hierapolis, Turkey
After the other-worldly landscapes of Cappadocia I didn’t expect to be stunned by Turkey again so soon, but as we drove towards the glinting white terraces of Pamukkale I couldn’t quite believe my...
View ArticleAncient Footprints in Ephesus, Turkey
If you thought the Turkey awesomeness had ended with beautiful white terraces and an ancient spa town, I’m back to enlighten you! Our next stop was the incredible Ephesus, also known as Efes (yes, just...
View ArticleANZAC Day At Gallipoli
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them. Lest we forget. The Ode of...
View ArticleThe Beautiful Blue Mosque and Basilica Cistern, Istanbul
On our final day in Istanbul and Turkey, the skies opened and the rains descended. It was grey and chilly – a far cry from our first days in this beautiful city! However, there was no way this was...
View ArticleEating My Way Around Turkey
Until my trip this year, my experiences of Turkish food were pretty much limited to kebab places of varying quality – from decent to the 3am on-the-way-home-kebab – and to Turkish delight, so I was...
View Article5 Senses of Turkey
Last week I was transported by Thomas Cook Airlines back to one of my favourite holiday destinations – the hugely contrasting and beautiful country of Turkey. I dashed through the raindrops in the...
View ArticleTwo Feet In Marmaris
My first day in Marmaris has felt like a dream. We flew in late from London to Dalaman and were driven through windy roads, occasional snatches of ululating music drifting in on a breeze. Emma and I...
View Article{VIDEO} A Snapshot of Marmaris
I am unashamedly a sunshine lover. Give me beaches over slopes, sunset over polar night, palm trees over icicles any day. Unfortunately, all these things are in rather short supply in the UK in...
View ArticleCastles and Cruising in Marmaris, Turkey
A haunting ululating call floating through the breeze. The fresh taste of salt spray against my lips. Golden sunshine on my skin. Brilliant blue and white houses against a backdrop of green and...
View ArticleExploring the Vibrant Villages of Marmaris
After one whirlwind day exploring the gorgeous town and bay of Marmaris, it was time to look further afield to see what other delights the region around the town had to offer. We awoke to this...
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