Istanbul
My lovelies,
I’m back from Istanbul. Been in a sleep coma for the past 24 hours. We worked about 13 hours each day and didn’t get more than 3-4 hours sleep per night. My friend Natalie flew over from Moscow to see me and after work we would meet up, order dinner, and chat until late.
Istanbul was just as magical as I could remember with incredible historical sites. My friend Mehrnaz who lives there was such a great host and took me around on the first day I arrived and showed me different parts of the city. On our last day she took me and Natalie to the Topkapi Palace museum and later shopping. Women in Istanbul sure know how to dress and the shopping is almost better than London with all the brands you could think of as well fantastic Turkish designers. I’m already planning a long weekend in Istanbul with my girls- this time no work, just pleasure.
I stayed at a fantastic modern hotel called Gezi Bosphorus located at the heart of the city at Taksim district. I was really impressed by the comfortable room, the Bosphorus view and amazing breakfast. The staff is really friendly and helpful. I would definitely goback there amd probably will in spring for a Istanbul trip with my girls.
Tuesday 25th January 2011 | Category: Hotel Reviews, Travel | Tags: Bosphorus, Gezi Bosphorus hotel, Hotel review, Istanbul, review, Taksim, Turkey
This looks amazing babe!! xxx
welcome back darling!what a fantastic place and that breakfast looks yummy!
Sounds like an amazing time! I don’t know where you find the energy! Seriously, you must run on spirit alone.
That hotel looks gorgeous. I would have a difficult time leaving, I’d only want to laze about.
Glad that you have gotten to recover! You’ll have to share some of your interesting work stories soon :)
Lisa my friends call me Duracell batteries :) I always have energy and some. x
Next time take me with you!
love to Laura! x
Ahh lovely! I wish I could join you and the girls in your next trip:)
xx
You and your handsome should def visit Istanbul. think you would love it and then head to Bodrum for a nice sun holiday and relax on the beach.
I am dying to go to Istanbul! It’s nice that you had a beautiful and comfortable place to relax when you weren’t working. The food looks yummy too! Gorgeous photos, your photography is getting better and better every day (jealous :P)
thanks my darling. that means so much coming from you. x
I love Istanbul. It was a beautiful city! The food looks so delicious.
Gorgeous pics!
XXASAB
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i loved istanbul! haven’t been there in years though
that hotel looks so cozy and chic :)
wow splendid hotel room dena.. it must be so comfortable..
and the foods look so yumm…
love
such a great nail art..
great job darl..
love
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mmmm, this hotel looks so good!! but i don’t think i could survive on so few hours sleep :-( i bet you still looked amazing at the end of it!
I really envy you Dena! Having the chance to go to different places all over the world as a journalist must be incredible. I hope I’ll get there one day. Stay safe.
Best, Malin
It sounds like despite work, you had an amazing time!! Great pics!!! A girls trip sounds amazing!!
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Wow that looks chic, classy and fantastic! You are a lucky girl Miss Dena!
Dearest Dena, It was my pleasure! I had wonderful time as well. Hope to see you in Istanbul soon. You friens most welcome too :)
Your friends most welcome too :)
This hotel looks amazing. I must visit this place.