Having a longer layover can be a great thing, especially if you can spend it in a city as magical as Istanbul. Last year, despite the terrible November weather, Istanbul amazed us and we knew we were coming back soon. So when we found affordable plane tickets to Bali with Turkish Airlines we were actually … Continue reading How to spend a 12 hour layover in Istanbul?
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Cats of Istanbul
A bit different post then usuall, but I think cats of Istanbul deserve their spot on my blog, as they made this huge, vibrant city feeling very cozy. So here are the photos of pretty cats with some of my favourite cat quotes. Cats have it all - admiration, an endless sleep, and company … Continue reading Cats of Istanbul
Hidden corners of Istanbul
City as big as Istanbul is full of popular spots, but also full of hidden corners, if you dare to wander off the beaten path and chose to see more than just popular sights. Our travel plans are usually full of not so obvious things we want to see, like libraries, bookstores, universities, shopping centers, … Continue reading Hidden corners of Istanbul
3 amazing breakfast places in Istanbul
Breakfast should be the most important and nutritious meal of the day and when I am on vacations I love eating breakfast. Good breakfast will get me going for a long time and when you are wandering new streets and sightseeing you don't want to be hungry too quickly. In the past we opted for … Continue reading 3 amazing breakfast places in Istanbul
10 things to do in Istanbul on a rainy day
Raining on vacations is rarely good thing. It is actually almost never a good thing and when I found out that most of our 5 day trip to Istanbul will be cloudy, rainy and cold I was not happy about it. But when you are so excited about going back to the city that impressed … Continue reading 10 things to do in Istanbul on a rainy day