Important update 2018: this article was written in 2016 and unfortunately, the residence permit requirements have changed a lot since then. Currently, getting a residence permit in Istanbul has become a nightmare. …

Büyük Valide Han is a hidden gem in Istanbul. The big han of the Sultan’s Mother is a historical inn where you can see the past, the present, and the best view of …

 Çamlıca Hill (Büyük Çamlıca Tepesi) is a non-touristic place that will give you one of the best views of Istanbul.     Istanbul is a city that never stops amazing me. I have spent …

While I, personally, did not like Vietnam very much, I have to acknowledge that navigating Halong Bay was one of the most magical moments of my entire trip to Southeast Asia. In …

Preparing my packing list for Southeast Asia was really challenging. It may seem like an easy thing to do, but when you are going traveling for a few months to different countries …

Kuala Lumpur is one of the major airline’s hubs in Asia. Because of this, most travelers visiting Southeast Asia will probably stop in Malaysia’s capital at some point. If this is your case, …

  My friend Lorena and I were in Aplaya Beach Bar drinking one of our last Red Horses together (in case you don’t know, Red Horse is the cheapest and strongest beer in the …

If I say Indonesia, I am sure Bali is the first thing to come to mind. Bali is what best sells and most travelers start their journey to Indonesia on this beautiful …

The Philippines is a country made up of 7107 islands. Choosing which ones to visit is not easy, but if there is one place you should not miss under any circumstances, it’s …

Considering to visit Africa? I recommend you to start with Senegal, a country with no extreme weather conditions, acceptable facilities and the most welcoming people. These are some of my travel memories to …