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Gooseneck Barnacles, Restaurante da Adraga

Looks aren’t everything when it comes to downing a plate of Barnacles or Percebes but there is something rather beautiful about these sea crustacea native to Portugal and the aptly named Costa da Morte (Coast of Death) in Galicia, Northern Spain.  Beaten hard by strong…

Mama Shelter – Istanbul

Noisy, bustling, cultural, magical, fascinating and totally captivating – Istanbul is my new favourite city and Mama Shelter my go-to place to stay at the beating heart of this sprawling metropolis. An historical melting pot, this city is home to many religions and numerous ethnic groups.  More…