We’ve just come back from 5 days away in Istanbul. A big birthday (him), our 5th wedding anniversary and our first child-free mini break since, well, since they were both born. Thanks mum and dad for looking after them!
A gorgeous comfy bed at cool hotel Mama Shelter, haggling in the Grand Bazaar, sight-seeing at Aya Sofia and the Topkapi Palace, really lovely restaurants (especially Topaz and Mikla), near death taxi experiences and multiple lie-ins made for a great few days.
Here’s a snapshot of our child-free week in Turkey.
Mama ShelterOh hi. Freaky bedside masks in Mama ShelterWishbone trousers, new New Look sliders, Mama Shelter rugView of the Blue Mosque from our Bosphorus river cruiseBreakfast! Granola-bocker glory at KitchenetteBathroom inspo: Amazing slabs of marble in Hagia Sophia. How on earth did they carry them back in 537AD?Cocktail view from bar 360, BeyogluJewellery buys from the Grand Bazaar = £10 for both. So wish I’d bought more!Not sure what was so funny. My & Other Stories peasant dress – current fave.Beautiful floors at Istanbul airport
A well deserved break! Looks lovely, must visit Istanbul soon.
sian gwilliam
It looks so fun Erica, did you come across the 360 bar/club ? It’s run by an old school friend of mine :http://www.360istanbul.com
It is on our ‘girls weekend’ wish list, must sort it, thanks for the inspiration xo
Erica
Yes we did Sian! It was where I took the shot of the church with the river on either side – amazing views (and Mojitos quite good too!) x
Nicole
My husband was born in Istanbul and we have only passed through the city once on the way to meet his family. Now I have to visit again, it looks devine! Glad you enjoyed your break without the kiddies.
On another note, I have been stalking the New Look website daily for your jewelled sliders but to no avail…… Did you get yours in store?
Erica
Ha ha! I was lucky enough to be sent mine by their press team, but I think they are out June 15th, I will find out for you!
Alexandra
Have you been to Topkapi?! I went there a couple of years ago and found it amazing! Not far from there there’s a lovely street market where they sell all kinds of oriental things.
Erica
Yes we went there and I think I know where you mean – there are lots of lovely cafes there too! I loved it x
Dinner time at Mama Shelter
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Michelle
A well deserved break! Looks lovely, must visit Istanbul soon.
sian gwilliam
It looks so fun Erica, did you come across the 360 bar/club ? It’s run by an old school friend of mine :http://www.360istanbul.com
It is on our ‘girls weekend’ wish list, must sort it, thanks for the inspiration xo
Erica
Yes we did Sian! It was where I took the shot of the church with the river on either side – amazing views (and Mojitos quite good too!) x
Nicole
My husband was born in Istanbul and we have only passed through the city once on the way to meet his family. Now I have to visit again, it looks devine! Glad you enjoyed your break without the kiddies.
On another note, I have been stalking the New Look website daily for your jewelled sliders but to no avail…… Did you get yours in store?
Erica
Ha ha! I was lucky enough to be sent mine by their press team, but I think they are out June 15th, I will find out for you!
Alexandra
Have you been to Topkapi?! I went there a couple of years ago and found it amazing! Not far from there there’s a lovely street market where they sell all kinds of oriental things.
Erica
Yes we went there and I think I know where you mean – there are lots of lovely cafes there too! I loved it x