We had a two-week gap in the beginning of October and decided to take a road trip to Provence. It was a bit late in the season, but we decided to trust our luck. People go to Provence because of … Continue reading Autumn in Provence
Sprawling between the great rivers of Saône and Rhône, Lyon is a grand dame of a city. Sure, she’s old – built by the Romans kind of old – a bit tired, definitely in need of a face lift, but … Continue reading Lyon – Bridges and Bouchons
Are you rich enough to commission your own Matisse ? Or fill the walls of your palace with art so dense that it will be a challenge to distinguish one painting from another ? The man who answered positively to … Continue reading Matisse over the stairway, Gauguin under the curtains
There are some cities in this world that are so rich in history and culture and every kind of human emotion from greed to purest kind of love that they evoke a certain excitement even to think about, whether you’ve … Continue reading Cartagena – The city of colour
About 12 miles off the north coast of the Isthmus of Panama, there lies an archipelago of 365 islands known as the San Blas Islands or more recently Kula Yala. They are the home of the Kuna, the indigenous people … Continue reading San Blas Islands – Land of the Kuna
I recently spent a a few days in my native Istanbul and had a special girls night out with my friends. We started at the hammam to properly pamper ourselves had a great time. While relaxing on göbektaşı, the large heated … Continue reading Pamper yourself at an Istanbul Hammam
Who doesn’t like a glass of champagne? It’s the perfect drink for a celebration and a great way to start a party. It goes equally well with strawberries and seafood. Sometimes the mere sight of a flute of champagne can … Continue reading It’s Champagne Time
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