Life By Asha Singh

Accomodation in Istanbul, Turkey Where to stay in Istanbul? Choosing where to stay was possibly the most time consuming decision I had to make when planning the trip. I took about 2 hours to plan the itinerary and yet I spent weeks deciding where to stay! There are  lots of options for accommodation  and many are similar however choosing an area to stay in can be difficult. So basically it comes down to 2 options  Sultanahmet (the old city) and Beyoglu (modern Istanbul).  Eminönü and Fatih fall under the old city while Beyoglu consists of Taksim, Sisli, Besiktas etc. The two areas are actually neighboring, divided only by the Golden Horn body of water and Galata bridge.

Known as the city where east meets west , the only city in the world in two continents - Europe and Asia - is none other than incredible Istanbul. Awe-inspiring architecture, rich history and immersive culture , Istanbul is a true gem and a must see city. Sunsets over the Bhosphurus with the stunning silhouette of grand mosques - that's the image in my head when I think of the city.

When asked what to do for my 21st birthday, I didn't even have to give it a second thought - Turkey had been on my bucket list for the past 2 years . So after a very last minute thought, my mom and I booked our flights and were off to Turkey! In the next few posts I'll tell you a bit more about my adventures and what I got up to in Istanbul and Cappadocia. Here are some travel tips and advice for planning your trip to Istanbul !

Unicorns, Rapunzel and a magical land of fairy chimneys and hot air balloons filling the sky at sunrise - what do they all have in common? They're all fairytales - or so you think!  Cappadocia (meaning: "the land of beautiful horses" ) is very much a REAL PLACE in Central Turkey that has the most otherworldly feel. 

The difference between success and failure is in taking the initiative. The Girl Boss series aims to highlight the achievements of women just like you and me who are doing amazing things. Hopefully their stories will inspire you as much as they inspire me. This week we chat to  Rukaya Mansoor , founder of Woman of the World (WoW), a female empowerment initiative, and a qualified chemist at Esse Skincare.