The heart of the city is famous for its ancient mosque—one of the oldest in all of Turkey —along with beautiful silk scarves and unbelievably smooth coffee served in your very own hand-picked cup. Honestly, picking the cup felt like choosing a tiny porcelain soulmate. I was spoiled with a feast, starting with a Muradiye
Yesterday was an absolute treat! Niss and Demet whisked me off to see Nisa’s studio—and wow, what a place. The walls sparkle with her athletic medals, and sitting proudly among them are her golden-soled boots, gifted by the Turkish government for being the fastest 400-metre runner in all of Turkey… at just 13 years old!
What a day! After a breezy 2.5-hour ferry ride, I docked at Yenikapı and hit the ground running, determined to squeeze every last drop out of Istanbul before my 3:30 pm return. My little adventure followed this route: Yenikapı Port → Seaside Path → Kumkapı → Laleli → Grand Bazaar. First impression? Istanbul is spotless.
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