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…

Walking down Clarges Street in the pouring rain my vision was somewhat blurred but I smelled the restaurant Burger & Lobster before I actually saw it. It was 2.30pm on a Friday afternoon and I thought I’d leave the lunchtime rush to guarantee myself a…