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Category: In brief

JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Shanghai Pudong ...

August 16, 2019August 17, 2019sarahnicho

Marquis Shanghai move …

July 1, 2019August 17, 2019sarahnicho

Pen’s Manilla refurb …

On-the-go lunches at The Mark ...

March 8, 2019August 17, 2019sarahnicho

Lunch at The Mark …

April 2, 2018July 31, 2019sarahnicho

Alice Springs refresh …

March 16, 2018August 3, 2019sarahnicho

Chef Luke moves up …

February 20, 2018July 31, 2019sarahnicho

AVANI’s new hotel brand …

July 15, 2017August 1, 2019sarahnicho

AVANI coming to Queensland …

January 22, 2017August 1, 2019sarahnicho

Honkers’ new very Kerry address …

November 24, 2016August 1, 2019sarahnicho

Four Points makes it to Melbourne …

October 14, 2016August 3, 2019sarahnicho

Norwegian sets sail for Alaska bliss …

August 2, 2016August 1, 2019sarahnicho

Singapore’s updated airport stay …

June 5, 2016July 31, 2019sarahnicho

Catch the Kuala Lumpur Express …

April 2, 2016August 3, 2019sarahnicho

Istanbul’s French treat …

March 19, 2016August 18, 2019sarahnicho

Manor makeover …

March 15, 2016August 3, 2019sarahnicho

Lounging with Air NZ …

March 12, 2016August 3, 2019sarahnicho

Very social London …

March 4, 2016July 31, 2019sarahnicho

Brisbane’s new Styles …

About me …

My name is Sarah and I’m a travel journalist writing features and news for a swag of Australian newspapers, magazines and websites.

This is my website, the place I post words and pictures gathered as I galavant around the globe.

So enjoy the news, reviews, updates, random thinking and regular snapping – photos, that is – gathered here.

And you might just find inspiration for your next trip far, near or here.

© Sarah Nicholson 2019

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What's new on Instagram ...

... carpets hanging on the front wall of a house in Cappadocia. . . #turkey #turkeytravel #turkeytrip #visitturkey #visitcappadocia #cappadocia #cappadocia_photo #turkishcarpet #carpet #weaving #minaret #village #facade #building #travelphotography #travelling #traveller #traveldeeper #travelholic #travelgram #seetheworld #traveltheworld #gosomewhere #latergram . . . 🔄 #travelmemories ... pic snapped in Cappadocia on this day in 2012.

... a close-up look at silk weaving in Cappadocia. . . #turkey #turkeytrip #turkeytravel #turkey_shot #cappadocia #weaving #weaversofinstagram #handmade #handweaving #silk #silkweaving #handcraft #travel #travelling #traveller #travelgram #travelholic #traveldeeper #travel_captures #travelphotography #seetheworld #traveltheworld #gosomewherenew #gosomewhere #latergram . . . 🔄 #travelmemories ... pic snapped in this day in Cappadocia.

... Cappadocia fairy chimneys. . . . #turkey #visitturkey #turkeytravel #turkeytrip #cappadocia #chimney #fairychimneys #geology #rocks #landscapephotography #landscape #travel #travelling #traveller #travelholic #traveltheworld #travelphotography #traveldeeper #travelgram #gosomewhere #travel_captures #seetheworld #latergram . . . 🔄 #travelmemories ... pic snapped in Cappadocia on this day in 2012.

... soldiers standing guard at the Ataturk Mausoleum in Ankara. . . . #turkey #turkeytravel #turkeytrip #visitturkey #ankara #anitkabir #ataturk #mausoleum #memorial #monument #soldiers #military #guard #uniform #turkishsoldier #travel #travelling #traveller #gosomewhere #gosomewherenew #traveldeeper #travelgram #travelholic #latergram . . . 🔄 #travelmemories ... pics snapped in Ankara on this day in 2012.

... Istanbul’s Blue Mosque. . . . #istanbul #istanbulturkey #istanbultrip #visitistanbul #visitturkey #turkeytravel #turkeytrip #turkey #bluemosqueistanbul #bluemosque #mosque #sightseeing #architecture #architecturelovers #architecturephotograpy #facade #dome #travelgram #travelholic #traveldeeper #travel #travelling #traveller #gosomewhere #gosomewherenew #latergram . . . 🔄 #travelmemories ... pic snapped in Istanbul on this day in 2012.

... Istanbul windows. . . . #istanbul #istanbulturkey #istanbultrip #visitistanbul #visitturkey #turkeytravel #turkeytrip #window #windowporn #facade #facadelover #architecturelovers #architecturephotography #architecture #building #travelphotography #travellover #travelgram #travelholic #traveldeeper #travel #travelling #traveller #gosomewhere #gosomewherenew #latergram . . . 🔄 #travelmemories ... pic snapped in Istanbul on this day in 2012.

... Turkish delight at Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar. . . . #istanbul #istanbulturkey #istanbultrip #visitturkey #visitistanbul #turkeytrip #turkeytravel #grandbazaaristanbul #grandbazaar #turkishdelight #sweets #food #foodie #travelfood #turkeyfood #travelgram #traveldeeper #travelholic #travel #travelling #traveller #travelphotography #latergarm. . . . 🔄 #travelmemories ... pic snapped is Istanbul on this day in 2012.

... Topkapi Palace window. . . . #istanbul #istanbulturkey #istanbultrip #visitistambul #visitturkey #turkeytravel #turkeytrip #topkapipalace #topkapi #palace #historicplaces #window #windowporn #interiordesign #tiles #tileart #tilelove #lightandshadow #travelphotography #travelgram #travelholic #traveldeeper #seetheworld #gosomewherenew #gosomewhere #travel #travelling #traveller #latergram . . . 🔄 #travelmemories ... pic snapped in Istanbul on this day in 2012.

... view across the Istanbul rooftops to Galata Tower from one of the royal pavilions inside Topkapi Palace. . . . #istanbul #istanbulturkey #istanbultrip #turkey #loveistanbul #turkeytravel #turkeytrip #visitturkey #visitistanbul #galatatower #topkapipalace #rooftops #cityscape #garden #myview #bigcities #travelphotography #travel #travelgram #travelholic #traveldeeper #travelling #traveller #travellover #gosomewhere #gosomewherenew #letsgosomewhere #sightseeing #latergram . . . 🔄 #travelmemories ... pic snapped in Istanbul on this day in 2012.

... Hagia Sophia. . . . #istanbul #istanbulturkey #istanbultrip #visitistanbul #visitturkey #turkeytravel #turkeytrip #hagiasophia #ayasofya #mosque #museum #facade #buildings #architecture #architecturelovers #travel #travelgram #travelholic #traveldeeper #lookingup #blueskyday #sightseeing #travelphotography #travelguide #latergram . . . #travelmemories ... pic snapped in Istanbul on this day in 2012

... the golden glow inside Hagia Sophia. . . . #istanbul #istanbulturkey #istanbultrip #turkey #turkeytravel #visitturkey #turkeytrip #hagiasophia #ayasofya #golden #inside #lookingup #dome #window #windowporn #travelgram #travelholic #travellover #traveldeeper #travelphotography #travel #seetheworld #gosomewhere #gosomewherenew #letsgosomewhere #latergram. . . 🔄 #travelmemories ... pic snapped in Istanbul on this day in 2012.

... peering across the rooftops to the Blue Mosque minarets from high up in Hagia Sophia. . . . #istanbul #istanbulturkey #istanbultrip #visitistanbul #visitturkey #turkeytravel #turkey #hagiasophia #window #myview #rooftop #minaret #mosque #bluemosque #traveldeeper #travelgram #travelholic #gosomewhere #gosomewherenew #travel #travelling #traveller #travellover #bluesky #latergram . . . 🔄 #travelmemories ... pic takes in Istanbul on this day in 2012.

... lights for sale at Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar. . . . #istanbul #istanbulturkey #istanbultrip #grandbazaar #grandbazaaristanbul #grandbazaarshopping #shopping #market #visitistanbul #visitturkey #turkeytrip #turkey #lights #glass #travelgram #travelholic #travellover #travel #travelling #traveller #seetheworld #gosomewhere #gosomewherenew #traveldeeper #travelphotography #latergram . . . 🔄 #travelmemories ... pic taken in Istanbul on this day in 2012.

... the drink of choice for Turkey travellers - fresh pomegranate and orange juice. . . . #istanbul #istanbulturkey #istanbultrip #istanbulfood #juice #freshjuice #orange #pomegranate #fruit #freshfruit #foodie #travelfood #travelflavours #turkey #visitturkey #turkeytrip #travelgram #travel #travelling #traveller #travelholic #travellover #travelphotography #seetheworld #traveldeeper #gosomewhere #gosomewherenew #latergram . . . 🔄 #travelmemories ... pic taken is Istanbul on this day in 2012

... first day sightseeing in Istanbul? The Blue Mosque has to top the list. . . . #istanbul #istanbulturkey #istanbultrip #turkey #turkeytravel #visitturkey #visitistanbul #bluemosqueistanbul #bluemosque #gate #entrance #door #doorporn #olddoor #tiles #tileart #tilelove #travel #travellover #traveller #travelling #travelphotography #travelgram #seetheworld #sightseeing #traveldeeper #gosomewhere #gosomewherenew #latergram . . . 🔄 #travelmemories ... pic snapped is Istanbul on this day in 2012

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