I was prepared for the mosquitos before travelling to Istanbul by buying some insect repellent. Only picked up 2 bites while I was there.
However, since I've returned, I've been bitten to death. It started the weekend before last when my arms, hands & neck got covered in tiny bites. Not sure if it occurred during a Parkrun or sat out in my garden.
Last weekend, picked up a massive bite on the back of my ankle just in the wrong place for the back of my shoes to rub against it.
Not sure what tastes so good about my blood to insects, when those around me aren't touched at all.