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Why You Should Take a Cruise on Your Next Vacation

Europe · February 4, 2015

At sea, Celestyal Cruises

I will be the first to admit I was a bit of a cruise skeptic. OK, not just a bit. I thought it was a cushy package holiday for the retired or those only interested in a manufactured travel experience, i.e. not my travel style. But now I have a confession to make. I’m only […]

10 Things to do in Istanbul

Destination Guides, Europe · August 19, 2014

Things to do in Istanbul - Tuqba

Don’t you love it when a city you’ve always wanted to visit turns out to be just as awesome as you’d hoped?! For us, this was Istanbul. Colourful, historic, dynamic and full of fabulous fare, there’s a whole lot to keep you satisfied. Here are 10 great tips and things to do in Istanbul! 1. […]

Hotel Review: Cave Hotel Saksagan, Cappadocia

Reviews · August 12, 2014

Cave Hotel Saksagan, Goreme, Cappadocia

We were feeling a great sense of excitement when we finally confirmed plans to head to Göreme in Cappadocia, fly in a hot air balloon and experience a few nights sleeping in a cave! Now, you’re probably highly skeptical about our choice in accommodation but these aren’t ordinary caves and Cave Hotel Saksagan isn’t any ordinary […]

[VLOG] Stretchy Turkish Ice Cream

Vlogs · June 18, 2014

Stretchy Turkish Ice cream

An ice cream so thick and chewy that it can be eaten with a knife and fork and doesn’t start melting all over you on a hot summer’s day? Yep, such a miracle product exists and it’s called Turkish ice cream or maraş dondurması, after the Kahramanmaraş region where this tasty treat is believed to have […]

Soccer Fuel: Eating Raw Meat in Turkey

Europe, Personal Musings · June 12, 2014

Çiğ köfte

“I need you,” was the very blunt statement presented to Hai as we entered the door. It had come from our host in Şanlıurfa, Turkey, just minutes before we were about to leave again to watch his weekly soccer match. “Our goal keeper has had to go back to his hometown unexpectedly for family reasons. […]

Hot Air Ballooning over Cappadocia

Europe · June 4, 2014

Hot air balloon ride, Cappadocia

Di dit. Di dit. Our phone alarm sounds. It’s 4am and all my body wants to do is press snooze and roll over. Whhhhhyyyyyyy?! With all the super early flights and whacked schedules we’ve had during our travel lifetime, you’d think I would have become adept at sleeping when I can. But no, tell me […]

On Not Shopping in Istanbul (Or Anywhere)

Personal Musings · May 28, 2014

Headscarf, Istanbul, Turkey

“I travel not to go anywhere, but to go. I travel for travel’s sake. The great affair is to move.” ~ Robert Louis Stevenson Today I walked. Everywhere. Nowhere. Without purpose. A venture of the best kind. I love going shopping without the intent to buy. Istanbul is full of alluring things, let me tell […]

Getting the Evil Eye in Turkey

Europe · May 24, 2014

Evil eye, Turkey

The blue evil eye. It’s a talisman impossible to miss in Turkey. You’ll find one in your favourite cafe, the local bus and on that souvenir bracelet you just bought. Or replacing leaves on trees. They sometimes do that. It’s easy to guess that anything referenced this much must have a special meaning. And it […]

Ancient Brothel Advert Tells Men “No Money, No Honey”

Europe · April 30, 2014

Roman Brothel Advert, Ephesus, Turkey

Wander the ancient Greek and Roman ruins of Ephesus, Turkey and you’ll find this astonishing advertisement for a Roman brothel etched into the marble walkway. Dated to the 1st Century A.D., it’s considered the oldest advertisement in history, for the oldest profession in the world! So what does this ancient bordello advert mean? The part […]

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