Hopefully you never need to think about what to do when you break your camera lens in Turkey. Believe us when we say, it’s not as straightforward as you may think (unless you’re in Istanbul). “Lens error. Contact a Nikon-authorized…
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Istanbul Eats
Istanbul Eats: A Day Of Food Kebab anybody? I really thought that the idea of kebabs being all Turkey had to offer was a stereotype. Yes that is true Turkish cuisine is more than meat on a stick. Wow they…
Read MoreA Day In Istanbul
When we visited we had 5 days in Istanbul. There are so many things to do, so this was a great amount of time. Enough to see some of the sites, explore a few neighbourhoods, try lot’s of food and…
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Istanbul: Our First Impressions
This morning we arrived in Istanbul, after two long flights from Sydney. And I have to admit it wasn’t what I expected. Leaving the airport, it was almost suburban. Green grass, lot’s of tree’s and flowers, parks and open space.…
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Packing For Europe: Inside Our Bags – Europe Case Study #3
Packing for Europe. I haven’t done this before. But I have packed for many other places. And luckily we are going in Summer, so no chunky winter gear required. The thought of packing for Europe (for a nine week Europe…
Read MoreOur “Carry-On Bag Only” 9 Week Europe Challenge
Carry-On Bag Only: The Challenge In less then 2 weeks we go to Europe for 9 weeks. Both Chris and I will be travelling with a carry-on bag only, for the entire trip. Well, that’s the plan at least. The…
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How Much Does Accommodation Cost in Italy? How We Did It – Europe Case Study #2
Booking Accommodation In Europe At first, I thought booking accommodation in Europe would be a daunting task. Most of our travel experiences thus far have been in Asia. The beauty of travelling to Asia, is once you get there, most things…
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Is Eurail Worth It? Our Europe Case Study #1
Eurail Passes Is Eurail Worth It? That is a question I kept asking myself as I was trying to plan our Europe Holiday. In three weeks time, we will be heading off to Europe. Europe is a destination on top…
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If You Only Have A Day In Ho Chi Minh City
A day in Ho Chi Minh City is much too short, but that doesn’t mean you’re not going to have a fantastic day. Ho Chi Minh City was one of our favourite Vietnamese destinations. The many motorbikes rushing through the…
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