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
Tag: Travel Blog
Travelling solo
'Life begins at the end of your comfort zone' I used to be one of those people who could never imagine travelling on my own. After all, how could this be fun in any way? But last year, this impression changed completely. In between jobs, I had some time off and wanted to travel and… Continue reading Travelling solo
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
Ultimate travel essentials
May has slowly crept up on us which can only mean one thing - holiday season is fast approaching! In preparation for going on holiday, there are always a million things you need and it can be a bit of a stressful process trying to remember everything. The end result is always amazing when you… Continue reading Ultimate travel essentials
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
Sun in Marrakech
My sister and I grabbed our passports and started searching for the best places to visit in the winter. We wanted somewhere that was relatively close but also warm and sunny, taking us away from rainy London. Marrakech was one of the first recommendations that came up - about 3.5 hours away and 21 degrees… Continue reading Sun in Marrakech
Zohra's Rose: Lifestyle & Travel 