Tag: City

Intoxicating Istanbul

“If the Earth was a single state, Istanbul would be its capital.” Napoleon Bonaparte

I have finally got around to finishing writing this post after a hectic two weeks of socialising, Christmas shopping, surprises and a birthday, so here goes…….

Bristol is Gert Lush

“Imagine a city where graffiti wasn’t illegal, a city where everybody could draw whatever they liked. Where every street was awash with a million colours and little phrases. Where standing at a bus stop was never boring.” BANKSY

Last week we went on a little two-day road trip to Bristol to visit my eldest son, who has just returned to the city for his final year at university, as well as a spot of shopping, sightseeing and catching up with extended family.