My Weekend in Istanbul: A City For The Senses
This writer’s first time in Turkey proved to be a sensory overload. Read about her weekend in Istanbul where she experienced an unexpected romantic side to this beguiling city.
This writer’s first time in Turkey proved to be a sensory overload. Read about her weekend in Istanbul where she experienced an unexpected romantic side to this beguiling city.
Behind the dazzling lights of Mong Kok, you’ll find an array of beguiling characters whose stories you’ll be itching to unravel. Look beyond the neon lights of Hong Kong and you’ll be pleased with what you find.
If you’ve been working on your Baywatch body, make sure to support it with a superb beach kit.
There’s much to say about a person who pays the equivalent of AUD $15 for a cup of coffee in Hong Kong. That person is bonkers or rich. And yes, you read that right. AUD $15 for ONE cup; not even a pot.
To this day, this expedition remains the toughest physical challenge I have undertaken. It was the ultimate test of physical and mental strength, endurance and resilience. Read a first-timer’s tale of summiting Kili along the Machame route in 7 days.
I’m hot and sweaty. Hot may be an understatement. The humidity must be at least 80%. I’ve been out of the cool comfort of the air-conditioned car for less than 5 minutes and can already feel beads of sweat forming on my forehead.
I’m lying down on my left side, staring up at the glaring lights. The curtains are a parakeet green, reminiscent of the palm trees we passed minutes earlier. The tiles are sparkling white, a backdrop for the sterilised stainless steel tools. I’ve never liked hospitals. But in this moment, I’m extremely grateful for their existence and for the people who operate them on a daily basis.