Hotel Review: Oakwood Premier Joy-Nostalg Hotel - Manila, Philippines

On our visit to the Philippines in November 2015 we had the pleasure of staying at the Oakwood Premier Joy-Nostalg Center Hotel in Manila, which boasts a Traveller's Choice Award from TripAdvisor, and is the #2 top-rated hotel in the Pasig District.

The Foodie Review & Recipe: Old Ottoman Cafe & Restaurant - Istanbul, Turkey

Courtesy of Old Ottoman Cafe & Restaurant

After arriving on our first night in Istanbul, we set out promptly to try one of Trip Advisor's highest recommended Turkish restaurants in the area, Old Ottoman Cafe & Restaurant. Fortunately, it was only a five minute walk from our hotel, the Nowy Efendi. See the review of our hotel here.