by Sarah Duff | Jun 19, 2013 | Turkey
I’ve floated above the gemsbok on the dunes of the Namib Desert and over majestic forts in Rajasthan (which I thought were pretty amazing experiences), and I thought I’d ticked hot air ballooning off my list of cool things to do. Then I went hot air...
by Sarah Duff | Jun 18, 2013 | Favourite places to stay, Turkey
Peradays ticks all my boxes for the perfect urban boutique hotel: chic, modern interiors, well-designed rooms, a great location close to bars and restaurants, friendly hosts and special touches that set it apart from soulless chain hotels. It’s easy to see why...
by Sarah Duff | Jun 18, 2013 | Turkey
Istanbul has been the capital of four empires for 16 centuries, spans two continents, straddles two seas, has one of the world’s most beautiful skylines punctuated with palaces and minarets, is an endlessly fascinating East-meets-West mix of mosques, designer...
by Sarah Duff | Jun 17, 2013 | Favourite places to stay, Turkey
Tucked away in a tiny side street so small our taxi driver couldn’t find it, Noble House Galata turned out be a wonderfully friendly and cosy guesthouse. From the moment we arrived to Turkish coffee and tea in reception we felt like we were staying in a...
by Sarah Duff | Jun 17, 2013 | Turkey
I was really excited to visit Turkey for the first time recently, and imagined having a pretty good trip. It blew me away. From the moment I arrived in Istanbul, I loved every moment of being in this amazing country. I had no idea how beautiful, diverse, culturally...
by Sarah Duff | Jun 13, 2013 | Turkey
After enthusiastically planning a first-time trip to Turkey for months, my boyfriend Joe and I arrived in Istanbul two weeks ago and immersed ourselves in this amazing city. On our second day there, we unwittingly became part of the protests against the building of a...
