Time to Swatch – Spring 2017 Collection Press Day

End of January is the time for spring collection press days, and when the collection in question is Swatch spring collection, it is fun times of course. Held at the magical Dalloway Terrace at the…

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Can Snowfall White out and do over the first week of 2017?

Turkey almost came to a standstill on Friday night when the snowstorm which had been forecast for a week finally arrived. On what was meant to be my last evening home, we were glued to…

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Stylish by Name, Stylish by Nature: Istanbul’s Moda

Moda, the quirky, gentrified district on the Asian side of Istanbul is stylish by name and stylish by nature. ‘Moda’ incidentally means ‘fashion’ in Turkish and Moda is a joy to behold and explore living…

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Pre-New Year’s Family Dinner at Çanak Kebap & Katmer

We are no strangers to Çanak Kebap & Katmer in Göztepe, having had last year’s dinner at this low-key restaurant too. While the overall ambiance is low-key and family-friendly (If the big screen TV on the wall…

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The Season of Light and Love in London

Ever since I wrote about the amazing ice skating options in London, I’ve been wanting to visit Skate at Somerset House to take in the festive scenery. Friday night, warm and mild, and before the…

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