This week marks a special week for me – the last of my sweet twenties as I approach dirty thirties on Thursday 15th October!

I’ll be celebrating the special occasion from Istanbul 14th – 19th Oct, reviewing culture in the dynamic city divided between Europe and Asia.

On my to-do list includes visiting the 14th Istanbul Biennale – art lovers stay tuned for my review which will include lots of pictures and a video (sometimes pictures just speak for themselves).

Look out for my reviews on culture, food and of course interviewers with tips on making contacts and more!

Here are some recommendations from my friend and ex-Istanbul resident, Victoria:

“So of course you need to go to the grand bazaar which in Turkish is Kapalıçarşı and also do a bosphorus boat tour in the day time you can get a boat from Eminonu Galata bridge, in Taksim go to Ostiklal Cadessi which is like Oxford Street (in London). And for great bars I recommend an area near Taksim called Pera and also near there is an area called Asmali Mescit… Loads of great little bars you will love it!! Also you really need to go here one of my favorite spots, La Fée! Try to go there on a Friday night for dinner.”

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In Istanbul during those dates?…

Kai x