Staying in Central Izmir?
If the answer is yes, you might wanna reconsider, as Konak, the business district of Izmir, Turkey, closes down early…
Category: Turkey
Donkey Island & the Blue Lagoon
When I was in Cesme, Turkey, in the ’90s, we went on a boat tour including Donkey Island and the…
Paone Patisserie
It wasn’t long after arriving in Cesme, Turkey, that the cake art of Paone Patisserie lured me in. They not…
On a Day Trip to Cesme from Izmir
One of the reasons for staying in Izmir, Turkey, was its proximity to Cesme. I went on a beach vacation…
Foam Massage @ the Hammam
On recent trips, I’ve made it a must-do, to take advantage of the cheap(er) spa treatments travelling to other countries…
Mom and Pop Serving Kebap
Sevinc Kebap Evi in Izmir, Turkey, I came across randomly. I spotted a raving review on Google, that spoke to…
Izmir Grew On Me!
Initially, there were several reason for visiting in Izmir, Turkey, but the city itself was not one of them. However,…
Stay at Deniz Houses in Istanbul!
This is my go-to hostel when in Istanbul. It is located in the historic centre (Sultanahmet) a short walk from…