Istanbul 2 day travel guide – what to see and do

Updated: 2nd August 2018 Considering Istanbul but limited on time? Here’s a guide on how to make the most of this beautiful city if you’re short on time. This post includes: 2 day Istanbul itinerary…

Review: Sleeping in the caves of Matera, Italy – a must visit destination

Matera, Basilicata is like nowhere I’ve ever been. When I told my Italian friends we were visiting I got many a concerned look. Matera hasn’t had the best past or reputation, with many families as recently as the 1950s living in caves with high levels of poverty, an embarrassment to many Italians. But things have changed, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site and soon to be the European Capital of Culture in 2019, it’s certainly looking up for Matera.

Review: Jumeirah Port Soller Hotel & Spa, Majorca

Jumeirah Port Soller Hotel & Spa is part of the Dubai based Jumeirah company with many hotels in the Dubai/Abu Dhabi region. So perhaps it was an omen for our future life in Dubai that…