• 08 2016 May

    Ways you can make money from your travels!

    Travel can be an expensive habit, but there are numerous ways you can profit from your travels. 1. Rent out your house. You might live in a 4 bedroom house at home but when you...

  • 13 2016 January

    Smart thinking! How I saved money on daily life in Turkey

    Most things in life come down to trial and error, and in the case of my recent summer in Turkey, finding out the best ways to live and the cheaper ways to do things was...

  • 18 2015 December

    Beyond the Smithsonian – Things to do in Washington DC

    The capital city of the United States of America is packed with things to see and do, and probably the most famous area is the historic and cultural Smithsonian. This is where you will find...

  • 18 2015 November

    Great walks of Scotland

    Scotland is one of the most dramatic, scenic, and downright beautiful countries in the world. You will struggle to find anywhere with as much rugged natural beauty as this, and the great news is that...

  • 20 2015 October

    How to eat/dine out in Turkey authentically

    When you go on holiday, it’s all too easy to head into the nearest restaurant that looks like it serves food you’re familiar with. It’s that age old comfort zone, the one that screams ‘just...

This is Part 2 of this post. If you missed it, Part 1 is here. By now, I’m guessing you’ve decided to press on with your visit to Istanbul, and why not?! This wonderful city deserves an exploration, and one visit will never be enough to see everything there is on offer. In part one...

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Istanbul is the only city on the planet to straddle two continents; you have the wonders of Europe on one side, and the mystery of Asia on the other, all connected by the huge and imposing Bosphorus Bridge. A chance to visit such a place should be grabbed with both hands, and there is certainly...

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Jumping on a train is probably the quickest, most comfortable, and most scenic way to get from A to B, don’t you agree? No traffic jams, no speed restrictions, and no need to find a service station when nature calls. Despite that, there are obviously a few tricks of the trade that it’s always best...

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When you go off for a sneaky weekend away, a city break, or even a full on holiday, of course you want to kick back and relax in the most luxurious and chilled out surroundings, and if you can get it on the cheap, all the better! There is a saying that has been bandied...

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