When you think of Istanbul some of the first things that come to your mind are Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque or Galata Tower. These (and many more) are simply amazing sights to see. I wrote about them in another blog post which you can read by clicking here. This blog post, however, is for those of you who have more time or simply like to do something different. These are ten less touristy things to do in Istanbul. 1. Ferry ride from Europe to Asia (an vice versa) If you’re crossing from Europe to Asia there’s a big chance that you’ll use the ferry. If not, I suggest you…
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The most beautiful beaches in Lefkada
Lefkada is an island on the west coast of Greece. It belongs to Ionian group of islands. Even though it’s considered an island, Lefkada is connected to the mainland by a floating bridge so you don’t need to hop on a ferry to get there, unless you’re coming from another island. Lefkada is a real gem. It’s wild and unspoiled. In this blog post I’ll tell you everything about the most beautiful beaches in Lefkada. Let’s do this! The most beautiful beaches in Lefkada are: Kathisma Avali Pefkoulia Milos Agios Ioannis – Mili beach Megali Petra Kavalikefta Porto Katsiki Egremni Agios Nikitas Micros Gialos 1. Kathisma beach…
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A day trip to Procida island
While living in Napoli my husband and I got to see many places surrounding this beautiful city. At the end of our year there I insisted that we get to the only place we haven’t visited – Procida island. There are two things I have to say about this island. First, I wish we had time to go there more than once and second – I’m so happy we finally saw it! In this blog post, I’ll tell you all you need to know about a day trip to Procida island. If you’re coming from Naples, you can buy tickets to Procida and depart from Molo Beverello (the port located close to…
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How to stay sane on Instagram
If you’ve been following me on Instagram, you know that I’m spending quite some time there. Well, the time I’m spending using this app now is mostly quality time when I actually feel inspired by other people’s photos and feel like sharing something and not because I think “I have to post” every day. In this blog post I’ll try to share my experience on how to stay sane on Instagram. I see more and more people complaining about all sorts of things on Instagram. I know some of them who actually deleted the app and never used it again. Then I was wondering why if they’ve put so much…
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Why you should visit Crete
Crete is the largest Greek island and the 5th largest in the Mediterranean (after Sicily, Sardinia, Cyprus and Corsica). It is located in the south of Greece and belongs to Aegean Sea. Crete has population of more than 600,000 people. In this blog post I’ll tell you why you should visit Crete and why this Greek island is a perfect summer destination. The capital of Crete is Heraklion and it’s the biggest city in the island. Some of the other cities in the island of Crete are Chania, Rethymno, Ierapetra, Agios Nikolaos and Sitia. Crete has three airports (the biggest one located in Heraklion). Beside amazing beaches and lovely cities,…
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What to see and do in Bratislava
We visited Bratislava in June and fell in love with this charming city. My husband and I needed a city break and decided to go somewhere not far since we were traveling by car. We also wanted to go to a place we haven’t been before. That’s how we chose Bratislava. In this blog post I will tell you what to see and do in Bratislava. Bratislava is a capital of Slovakia and the largest city in the country although it has a population of 430,000. Metropolitan area of the city is home to more than 650,000 people. Bratislava is one of European cities that straddles the Danube river. …
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Three magical days in Cappadocia
Oh, how many times I’ve seen beautiful photos of flying hot air balloons above the rock formations in Cappadocia and wished to go there and see them myself. Let me tell you how we spent three magical days in Cappadocia. Last two years my husband and I were living in Istanbul and this time last year it was time to say goodbye to this amazing city. I was thinking how we didn’t have a chance to go and see more of Turkey even though some places were just an hour away by plane. We did get a chance to go to Bodrum and Izmir, but my big wish was to…
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Five photography tips for beginners
The first thing I’d like to say is – please keep in mind that I’m not a professional photographer! I’m self taught and I’ve been interested in photography since I was a kid (literally). When I was nine years old I was about to go on a trip to Tunisia. I was traveling with a Scouts Organization that I was a member of. My grandfather gave me his precious camera. It was Yashica, a Japanese camera which he bought on one of his trips, and it was pure treasure. I felt like he gave me the world at that moment. He told me to take some nice photos and to…
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Ten must see sights in Istanbul
Istanbul is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. It’s so easy to fall in love with it. I’ve lived there for two years and tried to explore every little corner of it and see all that was possible. That’s why I think it makes perfect sense to start this blog with a post about Istanbul. Hope you’ll enjoy it and you’ll find useful information about this magical place. Let’s start! Ten must see sights in Istanbul are: Galata Tower Hagia Sophia (Aya Sofya) Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmet Camii) Sultanahmet square Dolmabahce Palace Golden Horn Topkapi Palace Suleymaniye mosque Ortakoy Mosque Maiden’s Tower 1. Galata Tower Galata…
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About me
Hi, my name is Ana. As it’s appropriate I’m going to tell you more about me. I’m travel and coffee addicted and completely in love with my husband and one small dog. I’m always walking with a camera in my hand and finding the cutest little corners in any city I visit. You can find me trying to get a good angle for a photo or drinking coffee in some tiny coffee shop. I love to read and always appreciate a good book (if you have any book recommendations please send them my way). This blog is a result of me wanting to share a lot more than Instagram photo…
