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Hot Air Balloons, Cappadocia, Turkey
Hot Air Balloons, Cappadocia, Turkey
  • Setting Sail with Celebrity Cruises: Venice to Istanbul

    Setting Sail with Celebrity Cruises: Venice to Istanbul

    An introduction to my Mediterranean cruise with Celebrity Cruises and a taster of the highlights on board and the destinations we visited.

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  • Istanbul and the Beauty of the Blue Mosque

    Istanbul and the Beauty of the Blue Mosque

    A visit to Istanbul’s Blue Mosque one of the ‘must-see’ stops on a trip to Istanbul – including photography of the mosque, tips on when to go, dress code and opening times.

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  • Istanbul’s Sweetest Side

    Istanbul’s Sweetest Side

    Turkish sweets and confectionery from Turkish Delight to Baklava – Turkey didn’t disappoint when it came to sweet treats and confectionery, some of it too sweet even for me, and that’s a first… The Spice Bazaar in Istanbul had stalls piled high with endless varieties of Turkish sweets and sugary scrumptiousness.

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  • Bodrum, Boats and a bit of a Barter

    Bodrum, Boats and a bit of a Barter

    How to spend a few days in Bodrum, Turkey. Explore the town’s history, take to the water on a gulet, enjoy some fabulous food and shop in the local market.

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  • A guide to visiting Hierapolis

    A guide to visiting Hierapolis

    Resting on a plateau above Pamukkale’s Cotton Castle are the remnants of the ancient town of Hierapolis. With views over the dazzling white travertine terraces and 17 thermal springs, this town has to be home of the original spa break. If you visit Pamukkale I recommend you take a wander through Hierapolis – your trip…

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