From East to West, Istanbul is the best of both worlds

Being able to look across the water to see both Europe and Asia is really quite something, and it couldn’t be in a more appropriate city than Istanbul. With its Bosphorus bridges connecting the two continents, the northwestern Turkish city is transcontinental not only in terms of geography, but also with regards to its rich and fascinating history – it is nothing short of a melting pot of cultures and traditions.

Istanbul's outstanding Sultan Ahmed Mosque

Istanbul’s outstanding Sultan Ahmed Mosque

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Free raw vegan ebook

I have long been intrigued by raw veganism and am a firm believer of it’s health benefits. However, I am frequently left confused by the varying types of raw diet and never really know when to start. Until now that is.

 

Yes, cake can be good for you

Yes, cake can be good for you

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Istanbul food porn

I arrived in Istanbul last night on business but nipped to a local market to have a mooch around. Just look how amazing this store is

Shop porn

Like a child in a sweet shop

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Croeso i Gymru

The silence is almost overwhelming here. You could hear the proverbial pin drop. But it feels sublime as opposed to lonely.

I could get used to these kind of views

I could get used to these kind of views

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Dog + playground = ferocious fun

THERE’S A FREAKING DOG IN THE PLAYGROUND. That exhilarating moment in a child’s life when their dead monotonous day at school is thrust in to the realms of excitement and chance as a wild beast casually hares around the field.

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That ain’t Lassie 

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Kristen Stewart’s psychedelic getup on Jay Leno

I admit it, I’ve never even watched Twilight, New Blood or whatever-it’s-called, but when I saw the adorable pictures of Kristen Stewart in a beautiful Peter Pilotto dress on Tonight with Jay Leno I had to share.

Kristen Stewart on Tonight Show with Jay Leno - Season 21

Kristen Stewart on Tonight Show with Jay Leno – Season 21

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Love letters of Stockholm

No sooner am I off the plane than I am at the whimsical El Mundo bar in Stockholm listening to the most enchanting band play.
Harmonies, guitars and a glockenspiel played with a violin bow – yes, this is heaven.
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Admire the blondes and dig the Viking relics

 

Toodle-pip England

Toodle-pip England

Just reading up ahead of my trip in three days.

I do hope I bump into that chap with the beard (bottom, left pic) :{]

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