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Hi there! I’m Radhika!

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In a former life I was a journalist and Editor of Asiana and Asiana Wedding magazines. In between I’ve lived in Italy, worked on a newspaper in Sri Lanka, spent a year’s working holiday in Australia and backpacked around Spain. There is far more to do on that front but I realise how much I missed writing so voilà, thus was born A Curlerful Mind.

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A very cold boat tour of the #bosphorusstrait. Fir

A very cold boat tour of the #bosphorusstrait. First bright sunny day in #istanbul taking in a very special city lined with palaces, mosques and fine looking houses overlooking the water.

Stealth mode here. The #sultan's grand hall...its

Stealth mode here. The #sultan's grand hall...its frescoed dome rivals anything I've seen in Italy and its just so ornate. I cannot stress how magnificent this room is and that chandelier! #turkey🇹🇷 #istanbul🇹🇷 #traveller #travel #citybreak #istanbul #mediterranean #architecture #palaces #dolmabahçepalace #sabbaticallife #sabbatical #

This 200-year old #palace is a #mustsee when you c

This 200-year old #palace is a #mustsee when you come to #istanbul it has the most beautiful staircase (called the Crystal staircase) and grand hall where the Sultan would receive official visitors... The #ottomanstyle is more western in style but the #eastern touch is very palpable. You can't take photos... officially (see next photo) but this is one time I really wish I could.

What lies beneath... Can you see them? #turkey🇹

What lies beneath... Can you see them? #turkey🇹🇷 #istanbul #bosphorus #traveller #nature #underthesea #wintersun #water #istanbul🇹🇷 #turquoise #crystalwaters #jellyfish

#curls on Land VS Curls at sea. I was never built

#curls on Land VS Curls at sea. I was never built for sea voyages. #thestruggleisreal #curlstories #curlykella #curlstruggles #curlyhaircare #holidaycurls #istanbul #istanbul🇹🇷 #bosphorus #travelphotography #traveller

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More examples of the beautiful #artwork in the #to

More examples of the beautiful #artwork in the #topkapi Palace in #istanbul🇹🇷. This lovely structure once housed 10,000 people made up of the Sultan and his family, his government, harem, students of art and military cadets. It's got a great collection of #ottoman armory (swords, scimitars, maxes, chain mail) and pocket watches gifted by nobles from all over the world.

I love blue and green. They are very calming and f

I love blue and green. They are very calming and for someone who suffers from acute #anxiety like me they bring relief and peace. The #mediterranean really know how to use them in their #ceramic #tile work and in #istanbul I was treated to so much of it. #colour #blue #green #turkey🇹🇷 #istanbul🇹🇷 #traveller #sabbaticallife #sabbaticalyear #sabbatical #islamicart

Bargain shopper's delight. If you like a haggle an

Bargain shopper's delight. If you like a haggle and are on the look for a nice silk rug, terracotta, ceramics or jewellery head into the endless rabbit warren of #istanbul grand bazaar. It's fascinating and brimming with all sorts of cool stuff. Just be prepared to meet your match. These guys can #hustle! #travel #traveller #haggling #istanbulturkey #shopping #10000steps

Right next to the Hagia Sophia this underground ci

Right next to the Hagia Sophia this underground cistern was built by the #byzantine emperor Justinian. Nicknamed the "sunken Palace" it can hold up to 100,00 tonnes of water. Really mystical place with sculptures of #medusa heads.

With my #italiansabbatical receding into the dista

With my #italiansabbatical receding into the distance I'm certainly not going to fritter away the rest of my year off. #istanbul🇹🇷 has been on my to go list for awhile. Its unique geographical position, ancient history, beautiful #architecture and ambient culture make for a refreshing change. The Hagia Sophia is one such example that bridges the city's eminent position in both Eastern and Western empires. It was a church for 910 years until taken over by Sultan Mehmet the Conqueror and turned into a mosque. As of 1935 it was turned into a museum with beautiful 12th and 13th century #mosaic work. #travel #turkey🇹🇷 #history #art #traveller #sabbaticallife #sabbatical #citybreak #sightseeing #winterinistanbul

Who wore it better? Look number 1 is in the style

Who wore it better? Look number 1 is in the style of Alpine Winter. Look number 2 The Millennial dgaf 3) Space-age Salvador Dali ?#jimmychoo #sunglasses #saturdayvibes #messingabout #fashion

Since no doctors are going to help me cope with #p

Since no doctors are going to help me cope with #pcos nor reclaim my #menstrualcycle and #wellbeing I bloody well better do it myself. My latest purchase and I'm looking forward to learning about my hormones and ways to improve my overall physical and #mentalhealth.Thanks @sputtock for the recommendation. #lifestylegoals #memyselfandi #doityourself #girlpower #hormonesandmentalhealth #womenshealth #tobeagirl #2020 #sabbaticallife #concentrateonme #menopause #periods #periodproblems

I'm 5 chapters in but this is possibly one of the

I'm 5 chapters in but this is possibly one of the saddest reads I've had in a long time. It's a true story by a real life Atticus Finch (except he's African American himself) who defends men who are wrongly put on Death Row in the Deep South, a disproportionately large amount of whom are African American themselves. I can't wait for the film to be out later this month but really this is recent history we're talking about and the systemic racism in the American Justice system is mind blowing and makes me sick to the stomach. I urge you to read it. It's humanity at its worst but, I hope, as I get further into it at its best as well. #read #reader #civilrights #humanity #bekind #books #bookworm #fridaynightreading #haveaheart #justmercy #equality #blacklivesmatter #literature #justice #criminaljusticesystem

Happy New Year from Acurlerfulmind. I wish you all

Happy New Year from Acurlerfulmind. I wish you all a wonderful new year and I hope the 2020s bring you peace and contentment. Thanks for following me and I promise more posts and travels are in the pipeline. Special shout out to all the #solofemaletravelers out there. We're a fearless intrepid bunch and I'm dead proud of you all. #adventure #newdecade #2020 #newyear #bepositive #keepcalm #selfcare #stayfocused #memyselfandi

My last dinner on my #italianSabbatical a selectio

My last dinner on my #italianSabbatical a selection of fresh crusty bread, cheeses, salami and prosciutto prepared by chef Simone. Dessert was a delicious fluffy saffron coloured #panettone. It was one of those gatherings where you just get stuck in, tearing off slices of bread and cheese.

I shouldn't say it but... The #inter fans were the

I shouldn't say it but... The #inter fans were the best part of this match. A lot of cussing, chants and songs. The football instead? #meh

Well I never! When #inter scored the #fiorentina f

Well I never! When #inter scored the #fiorentina fans were NOT happy... Either that or this guy wasn't into being in my selfie. #calcio #italianfootball #sport #football #footballfans #smilefortheselfie #smile #warmdecember #seriaa #italy🇮🇹 #Italian #europe #shouldistay

Well it had to be done. Caught a #seriaa (Italian

Well it had to be done. Caught a #seriaa (Italian premier league) match between #fiorentina and #inter . Inter is number 2 in the league, Florence 14 do not really a close one but the atmosphere is pretty cool. #teamviola #calcio #italianfootball #sport #sabbaticallife #sabbatical #sundayfunday #warmdecember #Florence #firenze #shouldistay #football #pezzidimerda

Last meal of the trip so I made it a good one. It

Last meal of the trip so I made it a good one. It was just a #margheritapizza but omg the #mozarella the #tomatosauce were just divine. That's what southern Italian sun does 😍😍😍☀️☀️☀️☀️#neapolitanpizza #napoli #napolipizza #napolifoodporn #feedme #goodshit #eatpraylove #campania #naples #bellavita

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April 23, 2018

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April 21, 2018

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April 15, 2018

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April 5, 2018

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