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Bike Route Snapshots
This summer, I’ve plunged into the passion of cycling. I owe my biking interest to Amsterdam, after visiting this charming city in 2011. While on my brief but very enjoyable stay there, I was flabbergasted by its dominant cycling culture. Millions of bikes were parked everywhere, cyclists in suits, heels, dresses and babies strapped to the back…
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The Beauty I Find in Old Furniture
People often ask me why I like to paint old furniture. They associate this hobby of mine with my mesmerization of past eras that has drawn me to the vintage style and fashion culture. That is all accurate and true, but there is a deeper reason. The best way I can explain my love for…
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How To Freshen Up A Room With Lavender
Recently I made a quick stop to Occitane en Provence and I was pleasantly thrilled to see that they sold bouquets of fresh lavender in the store. I thought it would be a great idea to add a touch of French rusticness to my shabby chic room, all the while inviting nostalgic childhood memories of me running around…
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Istanbul
We spent a total of six nights in Istanbul. It was quite the magical journey back in history. A perfect blend of and new, East and West. We spent most of our time in Old Istanbul, Sultanahmet. We visited the Old Sook, the Sultan Ahmed Mosque (the Blue Mosque) and the Hagia Sophia Museum, which…
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Haircare Tips For Curly Hair
For the majority of my life, having curly hair was a curse. My hair was always frizzy, pouffy, did weird flippy things when it felt like it and it was just an overall hassle to tame. So, like most curly-haired gals growing up, the solution to having curly hair was easy: you straightened it. And…
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The Turquoise Seas of Antalya
Antalya is easy to fall in love with. As much I would go back to Istanbul in a heartbeat, I would have to say that my favourite part of our Turkish trip was our three relaxing days in Antalya. Situated in the south of Turkey along the Mediterranean sea, Antalya is known for its beaches…
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The Ancient Ruins of Ephesus
The historical and cultural richness of Turkey is well apparent when you visit Ephesus, the ancient Greek-turned-Roman city situated in western Turkey. Its ruins and colosseum brings you back thousand of years BC and almost makes you feel like you’re on the movie set of Helen of Troy. Well organized and affordable, this is a…
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Our Turkish Hamam Experience
Any woman loves being treated to a spa, so when you visit a country that is historically and culturally renown for their traditional spas, there is no missing out on this must-do activity. Hamams have been around for centuries since the era of the Ottoman Empire and have become a staple representation of the luxuriousness…
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Taksim, the Modern Side of Istanbul
If you want to experience the duality of Istanbul’s ancient Orient and European modernity, Taksim will certainly provide that contrast for you. Taksim is in the European part of Istanbul where you will find a much more modern and familiar Western ambience. The streets of Taksim were filled with busy pedestrians as they strolled by restaurants,…
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The Beautiful Heart of Turkish People
Storytime After landing at the airport in Izmir, we headed to the train station which was conveniently located at the airport (ahem, take note Toronto). Our hotel confirmation indicated that the the closest subway station to the hotel was Basmane station, which was only a “15 minute” train ride from the airport. As we bought our…
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