The Cube

I find UAE pricey for a holiday visit but as part of my holidays, I like to try some local cuisine. I tried a breakfast and a lunch in UAE. Balance were some cheap eats from nearby the hotel I stayed - a random eatery which I won't recommend (it wasn't tasty) and...

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I had 4 full days in Dubai. I initially planned to do a day trip to Abu Dhabi but at the time of visit, PCR within 2 weeks was still a mandatory requirement. In order to make the 2 weeks validity, it would meant I would have to find a place for PCR...

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Getting to Istanbul Airport I took the Havaist bus number 12 (HVIST-12) from Aksaray Metro, TL67. I have balance in my Istanbulkart enough for the travel but they don't accept payment via Istanbulkart, only cash or credit card. Commute time approximately 90 minutes.Despite Beyazit Square station is a little closer to Sultanahmet square, but...

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Turkish breakfast The one above was the best breakfast spread I had in Türkiye - in Lunaria Guest House in Ayvalik. Otherwise the rest of the breakfast would still include egg, jam, olives, bread (of course), cheese, fruits, coffee or tea. So not at all shabby. Pottery Kebab (Testi Kebabi)It is the most renown dish of...

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