This famous Turkish artwork by Osman Hamdi Bey shows a man patiently trying to “train” a group of tiny tortoises. The whole scene is actually a clever metaphor: change doesn’t happen quickly—especially when you’re dealing with slow movers! The trainer represents people trying to improve or modernise things, while the tortoises symbolise how slowly society
Today’s little adventure started with a stroll to Mudanya and a bus ride to Tirilye — a funky, colourful village that apparently turns into a packed bustling haven during tourist season. Even now, it’s bursting with charm.The streets are ruled by large, friendly dogs who wander about like laid-back locals, often found snoozing around the
Dinner party vibes were spot on — heaps of laughter, a few hilarious mistranslations, and plenty of good food to keep us all happy. Honestly, chaos and charm in equal measure… just the way I like it!
My early morning walks in Bursa have turned into little pockets of magic. One moment I’m waving good morning to the full moon, the next I’m watching the sunrise paint the sky in soft pastels. The colours, the calm, the quiet… it’s all ridiculously soothing. Honestly, it’s the perfect way to ease into the day
I woke up this morning to the most jaw-dropping view — the kind you only get when you arrive in the dark and your surroundings decide to reveal themselves with a dramatic “ta-da!” at sunrise. What an awesome surprise to start the day. Oman spent the whole morning giving me the grand tour and showing
This morning I waved a cheerful “Yasou!” to Athens and hopped over to Istanbul. From the plane, Greece absolutely showed off—its tiny islands and rugged coastline sparkling like a postcard. Then, as we descended into Turkey, everything suddenly looked so neat and orderly, as if the buildings had lined up politely to welcome me. From
l finally managed to enjoy a nicer day in Athens! I kicked things off with the changing of the guards — all ceremony and precision — before happily meandering through the streets with no particular plan in mind. Lunch was an absolute treat: fresh seafood with octopus and squid skewers that were so good I
If there’s one place in Athens that never fails to deliver… it’s the meat market. It’s a feast for photographers, even if it’s not exactly a feast for the faint-hearted. Growing up on a farm, I know the whole process of paddock-to-plate (whether I like to think about it or not!). As much as I