Category Archives: Travel

Halfway to Cockfosters

Posted on December 30, 2015 by TheJessicaness

There are welcome signs everywhere, but the most inviting one is the square-chested man standing next to his wide-hipped woman – the loo, at 7am. Are we part of the EU – not that we’re European, but the American flag is … Continue reading →

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Multi-Soap Inspiration

Posted on December 29, 2015 by TheJessicaness

Today’s post is inspired by the ten soaps/scrubs in my shower – the one I took after getting the living room light bulbs replaced, working out in the gym for an hour, helping myself to another piece of bread, messaging … Continue reading →

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We’ll Be in London Overnight

Posted on December 29, 2015 by TheJessicaness

The night of departure has come and I’ve not done much to plan for it. I bought a 3-day city pass for London (London Pass with Oyster Card for travel) that will get us into the touristy things, even some … Continue reading →

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Pink Drinks in Turkey

Posted on October 12, 2015 by TheJessicaness

I’m up before 7:30am, as is the sun that’s on the other side of buildings and trees, and not to be seen till I go upstairs to the breakfast rooftop patio. I take in the skyscrapers on the horizon, the … Continue reading →

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My First Night in Istanbul

Posted on October 11, 2015 by TheJessicaness

… and then I’m introduced to Mr. Çetinkaya, the partner of Topkapi Carpet by Koyuncu, and a man that I feel comfortable with – to drink tea, to have lunch, and to buy his carpets if I had the money. I can tell … Continue reading →

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