Welcome back to part 2 of my post on Istanbul! We were absolutely exhausted after my friend's wedding so had a slightly later start the next day. I love walking in Istanbul - it feels very safe and there's an interesting building or ruin around nearly every corner. We first headed to the Basilica Cistern,… Continue reading Exploring Istanbul – part 2
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East meets West in Istanbul
It's been 13 years since I last went to Istanbul. On that trip, I made a promise to myself that I'd be back one day. Istanbul really captured my heart on my first visit and so I was slightly nervous that it might not live up to my memories the second time around. I'm glad to say… Continue reading East meets West in Istanbul
Weekend in Paris
Hi everyone! Hope you're all having a great weekend. Last week, I had to go to Paris for work on very short notice. As I was there just before the weekend, I thought I'd stay on - you know what they say, we'll always have Paris! *total movie geek* I've been to Paris a couple… Continue reading Weekend in Paris
Santorini dreaming – part deux
Welcome back to Part 2 of my Santorini adventures 😀 As mentioned in my previous post, I didn't think I could do this place justice with just one post so here goes! Cliff-side hike Picking up where we left off, on our third day on the island, we decide to do the walk/hike along the… Continue reading Santorini dreaming – part deux
Island life – Santorini
Santorini was beautiful - there are not enough adjectives to describe this wonderful island! It's also the reason why I've decided to do two posts - there's so much to show! On this trip, I was with two of my friends who i'd never been on holiday with before. We had the best time with a… Continue reading Island life – Santorini
Canals, tulips and bicycles in Amsterdam
I had heard so much about Amsterdam before I went - but mainly about how it attracts raucous stag parties! This impression soon did a major U-turn. Contrary to what many believe, Amsterdam is not just all about weed and the red light district! There's so much culture and the city itself, particularly the historic centre,… Continue reading Canals, tulips and bicycles in Amsterdam
Beautiful Venice in 3 days
Italy is one of my favourite places - the sun, the culture, the food and the history all add to it's mystique. Last summer, I finally got the chance to travel to Venice. It is one of the most beautiful cities I've ever seen. The epitome of romance, it is brilliantly preserved and is more… Continue reading Beautiful Venice in 3 days
Zohra's Rose: Lifestyle & Travel 