Posted on July 6, 2012
by Guest Blogger
in Magazine, Turkey

*This article was originally published in WildJunket Magazine June/July 2012. Uniquely straddled across Europe and Asia, Turkey encompasses a thousand worlds at one time. From spice-infused bazaars to envogue European enclaves, this multi-facted country promises to bring you across continents at one go. By Mike Dunphy / Originally published in WildJunket Magazine ew countries have a location as [...]
Posted on September 5, 2011
by Nellie Huang
in Bolivia, Jordan, Lanzarote, Madagascar, Travel Lists, Turkey

Eerie, dramatic and enigmatic: certain landscapes on Earth can be so unworldly, they’re reminscent of scenes from outer space. Many of these hotspots have been sculpted by the hands of Mother Nature, moulded into intriguing destinations that have captivated the imagination of modern-day travelers. While space travel still seems to …
Posted on August 20, 2010
by Nellie Huang
in Food, Turkey

This week’s sponsored post brings us more tantalizing Turkish fare as we dig deeper into Turkey’s culinary world. From aromatic spices to tender meat kebabs to bizarre eats, Turkish foods have gained quite a reputation for themselves and it’s easy to see why, when you’re reveling in its sprawling markets and street bazaars. …
Posted on August 10, 2010
by Nellie Huang
in Egypt, Food, Turkey

// While I’m out and about exploring India, this week’s guest post features the nearby shores of Egypt and Turkey. The Egypt Holidays team at Travel Supermarket brings us on a culinary tour through the street food culture and vibrant market scene of these two destinations. Although I’ve visited both countries on different occasions and [...]
Posted on May 25, 2010
by Nellie Huang
in Culture, Photoblog, Spiritual Travel, Turkey

Istanbul is a city of superlatives: blinding lights, traffic noises and flashy sights amplify your senses, while the kaleidoscope of colors and aroma hypnotize you into a trance. Spanning across Europe and Asia, the metropolis is power-packed with distinctive cultures and flavors. Stepping foot on Istanbul for the second stop, I …
Posted on May 20, 2010
by Nellie Huang
in Hotel Reviews, Romantic escapades, Turkey

The two words ‘boutique’ and ‘cave’ rarely come together in one sentence, but Yunak Evleri manages to pull it off rather well. With impeccable service, exquisite furnishing and a hint of rustic au naturel ambiance, Yunak Evleri adds special meaning to one’s travel experience. Blending nature and interior design into one …
Posted on May 10, 2010
by Nellie Huang
in Photoblog, Romantic escapades, Turkey

As the hot air balloon slowly gains altitude, I float higher and higher into the red skies. Thousands of magical fairy chimneys poke out into the skyline of Cappadocia where green patches of plantations and red-rose valleys dominate its landscape. It is barely 6am and many other tourists like me have …
Posted on April 17, 2010
by Nellie Huang
in Photoblog, Spiritual Travel, Turkey

The sun is melting over the red-rose valleys in the distance. Ahead of me, whimsical fairy chimneys and cave churches poke out sharply into the vermillion skies. The undulating slopes, meandering valleys and bizarre rock formations are all washed in a shade of orange. A land I could imagine hobbits and genies roaming …
Posted on February 8, 2009
by Nellie Huang
in Granada, Greece, Indonesia, Italy, Life, Melbourne, Miami, North America, Recommendations, Romantic escapades, Short Getaways, Singapore, Spain, Travel Tips, Turkey, Uncategorized

As the most romantic day of the year is approaching fast, it’s time to dig up some hot ideas to romance your loved one. Modern urbanites these days might find it quite a bit of a commercialized gimmick for romantic fools to empty their pockets and boost the economy; I’m just one of those fools who love to be swept off my feet and completely indulge in romance.