My trip to Turkey started and ended in Istanbul and consisted of one stunning highlight after another – sacred spaces, mesmeric landscapes, charming villages and ancient ruins.… Read more “Things I love about Turkey”
Month: February 2016
Castro, San Francisco
It seems old-fashioned and rather quaint now to refer to the Castro as ‘the gay district’. Whatever your orientation, there are many, many reasons to visit this… Read more “Castro, San Francisco”
San Francisco’s Mission District
I love the Mission District in San Francisco and am often surprised when it gets overlooked by visitors to the city. Take a stroll down 18th and… Read more “San Francisco’s Mission District”
Yoga Retreat in the Burren, West of Ireland
Yoga and travel complement each other beautifully; yoga and solo travel even more so. You can take yoga anywhere with you or you can find it anywhere… Read more “Yoga Retreat in the Burren, West of Ireland”
Where to find amazing food in East London – at the right price
On a recent trip to East London, I had food bliss with two of my favourite cuisines: Indian at Dishoom and Vietnamese at Cay Tre, both in… Read more “Where to find amazing food in East London – at the right price”
An Excellent London Walking Tour (Brick Lane and Shoreditch)
The Alternative London Walking Tour introduces you to street art around London’s Spitalfields, Brick Lane and Shoreditch area. While the focus is on street art, you’ll learn… Read more “An Excellent London Walking Tour (Brick Lane and Shoreditch)”
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