Spices of life

Come with us as we stroll through the atmospheric Spice Bazaar of Istanbul. It teases your nose with aromas of every conceivable herb and spice while your eyes simply pop with the colourful and amazing displays. Dating back to 1664 it became the centre for spice trading during the Ottoman Empire. Ottoman tiles and stones...
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It’s a breeze

Whether you’re going into autumn or spring, Uniqlo has the answer to the ‘what to wear challenge’. The Pocketable UV Protection Parka is a breeze jacket for all seasons. Cold or hot, the jacket is amazingly light weight and packable, so you can whip it on or off as the weather demands or your mood...
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Extraordinary Ephesus

Thirty minutes’ drive north-east of Kusadasi on the Turkish coast, lies another world – the ancient world of Ephesus, one of the oldest Greek settlements on the Aegean Sea, that later became the provincial seat of Roman government in Asia. The scale of excavation of this site is nothing short of breathtaking. What is revealed...
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Get a blast!

If you’ve been debating whether to take the plunge and invest in the Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer, then we suggest you dive in and revel in this game changer.  Is it expensive? Yes.  Is it worth the price tag? Absolutely. There is no denying it will dry your hair faster leaving a smoother and shinier finish whatever...
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Playground of the Gods

It has been said that Cyprus was the playground of the Gods and that it was from the seas around Paphos that the Greek goddess of Love and Beauty, Aphrodite is said to have risen. The beautiful coastline is just the beginning. The city port of Paphos boasts magnificent mosaics and archaeological sites and has...
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