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14Mar

Welcome to Istanbul

When telling others that I live in Istanbul I usually get a collective “oooo” and “ahhhh”. Istanbul has an air about it and even if a person has never been here or has just[...]

11Feb

The New Look Istiklal Avenue and Ataturk Cultural Centre of Istanbul

The New York Times called Istiklal Avenue, “Istanbul’s Times Square” and they weren’t wrong. As the hub of new Istanbul, and the face of tourism and shopping, it is the most[...]

20Jan

Istanbul: A high-tech hub of innovation

Turkey's biggest city has emerged in recent years as a favoured hub for start-up businesses and cutting-edge industry. Here in Istanbul, with a city of 30 million, you can still make a name and[...]

23Jul

Where can one grab the “best ice cream” in Turkey?

During the warm summer months, a favourite activity in Turkey for the locals and tourists is indulging in the queen of desserts, that is ice cream. Well established and decades old ice cream shops in[...]

12Jul

The Blue Mosque of Istanbul

The handsome Blue mosque of Istanbul, also known as the Sultan Ahmet Camii, is one of the finest buildings in Turkey, and the world. The religious place of worship is an iconic landmark of old[...]

12Jul

The Grand Bazaar of Istanbul: Standing the Test of Time

In its efforts to modernise itself, the face of Istanbul is forever changing. Towering skyscrapers now dot the landscape, and districts like Levant enjoy esteemed reputations as international[...]

02May

Fashion, Retail and Entertainment in Istanbul

The fashion, retail and entertainment scene in Istanbul has been flourishing over the past decade with these lifestyle industries attracting billions of dollars of investment at home and[...]

24Feb

Cruising to Istanbul: About the Terminal Port and Things to Do

At the turn of the century, no one imagined that Turkey would embark on a major project to promote itself as a cruise ship destination. Three locations in particular, were targeted as ideal places[...]

18Dec

New Year’s Eve in Istanbul

New Year’s Eve in Istanbul has long been proclaimed one of the best parties in the world, and for good reason. Traditionally, it is a day spent at home with family and friends, but since the[...]

14Dec

Best Turkish Bath in Istanbul

Nothing on earth can match the rejuvenating and relaxing benefits of a traditional Turkish bath in Istanbul, although marble steam rooms where this time-honoured tradition happens, exist across[...]

15Nov

Neighbourhoods of Istanbul Worth Exploring

Over the last few decades, travel trends have changed. People no longer settle for mainstream package deals that just visit touristic sites and attractions. Travellers want a more authentic[...]

10Nov

Underground Basilica Cistern of Old Istanbul

A famous age-old proverb says “out of sight, out of mind” but this certainly does not apply to the famous Basilica Cistern of Istanbul, Turkey. At the bottom of a stone flight of stairs[...]

20Oct

The Glorious Hagia Sophia of Istanbul

The great Hagia Sophia standing in the heart of the old city part of Istanbul is one of Turkey’s most celebrated landmarks. As one of the country’s top visited tourist attractions,[...]

04Oct

The Rooftops of Istanbul

Of all of the great cities in the world, Istanbul must be one of the most beautiful from above. On a good day, some visitors will be lucky enough to witness the outline of the Bosphorus, where Europe[...]

21Aug

The Princes’ Islands of Istanbul

Princes' Islands, off Istanbul's coast in the Marmara Sea, are perfect get-away destinations for residents of Turkey's busiest city. Just a short ferry ride from both the Asian and[...]

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