Basilica Cistern & Hagia Sophia
We learned from our Topkapi experience that the early risers beat the horrendous queues so we made our way early to the Basilica Cisterns. We ended up being first in…
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My Turkish Hairdressing Experience
To save money on hair cuts (yes I’m a tight ass) I bought one of those $20 hair trimming kits and insisted Jelly learn how to cut hair, by practising…
Topkapi Palace and the Bazaars
Day 2 and still no sign of our luggage! We decide to head out to Topkapi Palace early to beat the crowds and that was a great move. Once we…
Byzantium via the Bosphorus
Today we went on a full day tour which included a Bosphorus and Golden Horn Cruise, Pierlote Hill, a carpet “demonstration”, Dolmabahce Palace and a stop for coffee on some…
Istanbul First Impressions
Driving through the city from the airport in the minibus was amazing. Istanbul is a unique blend of old and new. It’s very cosmopolitan and it was wonderful to see…
The Journey
After 40 hours of travelling we arrived in Istanbul! The journey in Emirates Business Class was absolutely sensational. The food and drink service was fantastic and it was great to…
On the road again….FINALLY!
After 15 years of schlepping for corporate the time has come for this punk to hit the road and have a break. The blog has been very quiet since 2012…
Sydney City to Surf 2014
Last Sunday John (my partner in crime and running) took ran the City to Surf in Sydney. It seems like an absolute lifetime ago but it was only 8 days…
Loy Krathong at the Bliston
Yesterday the Thai people officially officially celebrated Loy Krathong. This beautiful festival is celebrated on the full moon on the twelfth lunar month of the Thai calendar. We were fortunate…
Fakery in Bangkok
We all know that Thailand is renowned for its fake Rolex watches and “genuine copies” of designer handbags, however there is another kind of fakery that I have observed on…