Trying to work out where to stay in Istanbul and the best place to stay in Istanbul is a bit of a minefield, and I should know, on my first 2 visits to Istanbul I stayed in the wrong places …
Istanbul is a big city however the main tourist areas are pretty close together. You’ve probably heard of Taksim and Sultanahmet which are 2 of the main areas in Istanbul when looking into where to stay in Instanbul, so in …
Balat is a neighbourhood in Istanbul which is most well known for its colourful houses. I thought that the Balat Istanbul location of these colourful houses in Istanbul was close to the major Istanbul tourist attractions but this isn’t the …
It took me 3 visits to Istanbul to even hear about Uskudar/ Üsküdar, a popular yet local neighbourhood on the Asian side of Istanbul, and what a mistake that was! So I’m here to tell you why you should visit …
Istanbul is full of the most incredible mosques. The Blue Mosque, Suleymaniye Mosque and now the Hagia Sophia are the best mosques in Istanbul for tourists to visit because they are incredibly impressive and very welcoming to tourists and non-muslims …
Trabzon City is located on the Black Sea of Turkey to the Eastern side of the Country. I’d heard about Trabzon a lot recently and finally decided to go, mainly because of the incredible photos I’d seen of a lake …
There are so many valleys to visit in Cappadocia and around Goreme which is the main tourist town in Cappadocia. From my 3 trips to Cappadocia, Pigeon Valley has been my favourite valley to visit from Goreme because it’s easy …
Sunrise is what Cappadocia is most known for, but sunset in Cappadocia is beautiful too! There are many best sunset points in Cappadocia and if you are staying in the town of Goreme, Sunset point is the easiest and best …
You want to visit Cappadocia in Turkey, you’ve seen photos of the hot air balloons, the fairy chimneys and the incredible landscape but what is the best time to visit Cappadocia? And most importantly, what is the best time to visit …
Cyprus is a fantastic place to go for an island holiday. This small island in the eastern Mediterranean, close to Greece, Turkey, Egypt, and the Middle East offers everything! Cyrpus has a rich history and civilization, middle-age castles and fortresses, …
Dublin is a popular city for a city break and a stop on a wider trip around Ireland! There are many famous Dublin attractions like Dublin Castle, Temple Bar, St Stephens Green and the Guinness Tour but what if you’ve …
With its rich history and culture, Europe is one of the most magical and beautiful destinations for any traveller to visit and what better way to fully experience Europe and get to all of the hidden gems in Europe than …
Europe is a must-visit destination whether you live on European lands or are coming from further afar. It offers beaches, old towns, big cities, countryside, mountains and so much more that cater to all kinds of tourists. The best places …
When visiting Mostar in Bosnia & Herzegovina, arguably the best place to visit in Bosnia, and one of the most beautiful places in Eastern Europe, there were a few places close to Mostar that I had seen photos of and …
Cappadocia is of the biggest must-visit destinations in the world! But, Cappadocia is right in the middle of Turkey and Turkey is a big country. So, how do you get to Cappadocia and how do you get from Istanbul to …