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Old Town, Narikala & The First View of Tbilisi
After settling into Tbilisi the day before, it was finally time for our first proper day of exploration. And naturally, our first stop was the Mother of Georgia. Not because we had carefully planned it. But because she was practically right behind our hotel. Every time we stepped outside, we could see the statue watching… Continue reading
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A New Country, A Different Rhythm
After several days in Istanbul, it was finally time for the next part of our honeymoon. Georgia. While Istanbul became our first chapter, Georgia had always been the main destination. There were no direct flights from Singapore, so we transited through Istanbul and decided to spend a few days there before continuing our journey. What… Continue reading
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One Last Walk Through Istanbul
Before leaving Istanbul for Georgia, there was one more place we wanted to visit. The Grand Bazaar. By then, we had already spent several days wandering through mosques, neighbourhoods, ferry terminals, cafés, and side streets. In many ways, it felt like we had already seen the version of Istanbul that we were most drawn to.… Continue reading
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Tea, Meals, and Rooftop Views
One thing I remember most about Istanbul wasn’t just the places we visited — it was the meals in between. Somehow, food felt woven into every part of the trip. Long walks usually ended with us sitting down somewhere for tea or dinner. Cold weather made warm food taste even more comforting, and even the… Continue reading
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The Slower Side of Istanbul
As much as I loved the grand mosques and historical side of Istanbul, I think I slowly realised that the parts I connected with most were actually the quieter, slower corners of the city. The kind of places where people lingered a little longer. Where cafés felt tucked away instead of crowded.Where the streets felt… Continue reading
Ashes in the Light 