For a whole decade, I was as firmly rooted to my hometown as a tree stuck in quicksand. Then, out of nowhere, 2023 rolled around and bam! I stumbled upon a trip so magical, it felt like stepping into a whole different world of cultures, cuisines, and characters that left me absolutely spellbound. It was like catching the travel bug something fierce!
Now, I’m itching to do it more often than a cat with fleas, to come back with adventures that promise a fresh cast of characters and tales that I can learn from and tell about in this travel blog.
Arrival I made it to Istanbul as the sun was dipping below the horizon. Due to the congestion during peak hours, our taxi driver was unable to drop us off directly at The Bank Hotel – A member of Design Hotels, situated in the historic area...