This year’s International #BookDirect Day is 7th February 2024. Hospitality owners from around the world have come together to promote the #BookDirect message. We’re explaining to potential guests the advantages of direct booking with business owners, rather than through one of the huge Online ... Read More about #BookDirect Day 2024
Ramadan in Istanbul – is it a good time to experience the city?
Ramadan in Istanbul is called 'Ramazan'. The Islamic holy month of Ramadan, known as Ramazan in Turkish, runs from March 11th to April 9th in 2024. It's a month of fasting, prayer, empathy and celebration across Turkey. Ramadan in Istanbul has a different atmosphere to the rest of the year. Is ... Read More about Ramadan in Istanbul – is it a good time to experience the city?
Istanbul Biennial 2024 – what’s happening?
** UPDATE: Since writing this post ** Unfortunately this year's Istanbul Biennial has been postponed to 2025. We understand that this is due to governance mechanisms which are currently in review. It’s very disappointing - we were really looking forward to it! Sharing it with our guests at ... Read More about Istanbul Biennial 2024 – what’s happening?
Istanbul Tulip Festival 2024. How to enjoy it!
Istanbul's Tulip Festival has ancient origins. From as early as the 12th Century, migrating Turkic peoples brought wild varieties of treasured tulips with them from Central Asia to Anatolia. By the 16th Century the elegant blooms were adored by Ottoman society and Istanbul, then widely known as ... Read More about Istanbul Tulip Festival 2024. How to enjoy it!
Bridging The Divide – an interview with Julia Bayne from Istanbul Place Apartments
Bridging The Divide first appeared on jewelledbuddha.com Interview by Harjit Sohotey-Khan "This week I talk to Julia Bayne - life juggler, serial plane catcher and co-owner of Istanbul Place Apartments, a collection of stylish, historic, short-stay apartments based in the heart of ... Read More about Bridging The Divide – an interview with Julia Bayne from Istanbul Place Apartments
