Looking to stay in Istanbul? Check out my review of the Suitel Bosphorus Taksim. I booked a stay at the Suitel Bosphorus Taksim for 4 nights in late October 2019/early November 2019. It was my first visit to Istanbul, a city I had wanted to visit for a long time. The pictures on the internet looked nice and the location looked handy for the things I wanted to visit, as well as for public transport connections from Taksim Square. Arriving Suitel Bosphorus Taksim I arrived later in the evening due to my flight time and getting from the airport in… Read More »Suitel Bosphorus Taksim Review – Helpful Things to Know

Are you looking to stay beside Sabiha Gokcen airport? Check out my review of the ISG Sabiha Gokcen Airport hotel – it’s a lovely hotel, with great rooms and just a short shuttle (free) ride to the airport. The Sabiha Gokcen Airport hotel is actually an onsite hotel called the  ISG Airport Hotel. I stayed for one night in early November 2019 as I was flying out the next day from Sabiha Gokcen to Baku. Getting to the Sabiha Gokcen Airport Hotel I arrived on one of the transfer buses from Taksim Square which drops passengers at the upper level… Read More »Sabiha Gokcen Airport Hotel Review – Helpful Things to Know

Istanbul is a diverse city, located beside the Bosphorus. It’s a melting pot of cultures, packed with history, as well as people. It’s a vibrant city that can also be challenging to navigate. Read on for my review of an Istanbul Holiday, which I took as a solo female traveller. Istanbul Holiday – Summary of Visit 1 = Poor, 5 = Excellent Comments Personal Safety 2 Felt unsafe walking at night, men approaching and shouting out during the daytime Cleanliness 2 Dirty streets Scenery 3 Some iconic buildings, difficult to appreciate the views when limited to daytime travels only Friendly… Read More »Istanbul Holiday Review – 16 Helpful Hints and Tips For You