Heading to Turkey? Check out these tips on things to see and do when in Istanbul. Istanbul has a rich and varied history which has seen it being involved in major political, cultural and religious events for well over 2,000 years. And while this makes the...
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Istanbul – the only city to span two continents – has an illustrious history which has left a legacy of churches, mosques, palaces and museums, complemented by the behemoth Grand Bazaar and colourful street life. With a modern focus on art and design, this is a city that embraces old and new, east and west.
James Bond Breakaways
Being a secret agent clearly has its perks. Obviously, there are the cars. Then there’s the gadgetry. Then there’s the expense account that will guarantee some memorable nights out. And of course there are the beautiful ladies. But as a secret agent like 007, there’s a...
A journey through Eastern Turkey
Less known than the well-trod roads between Istanbul and the classic sights in the western half of the country, Turkey’s Eastern regions present travellers with exciting new places to explore. Read on as Turkey’s hidden gems are revealed! The Silk Road The Silk Road refers to...
Going to Cappadocia (Turkey)
Cappadocia is a gorgeous region in central Turkey, made famous for its incredible rock formations. Resembling fairy chimneys, the soft porous rock is believed to have been formed by volcanic activity millions of years ago. Whole subterranean villages, complete with churches and fortresses have been carved...
Istanbul – a city on the rise and the perfect Autumn getaway
Straddling two continents and combining elements of both East and West, Istanbul’s Ottoman and Byzantine relics are fascinating enough. However, it’s not all about the old in Istanbul – this is a city with its finger on the pulse of modern art and design, and a...
Making a pit-stop in Istanbul, Turkey
Turkey has to be a favourite destination of mine, and with friends heading over to Europe in the next few months they asked me if it would be worth stopping in Istanbul for just a day. I think they’d be better off with an Istanbul city...
Incredible Istanbul; now in 3D
Here’s another fabulous entry from our Travel Writing competition (which is now closed). We’ll be selecting a winner soon, but in the meantime, enjoy this little gem from Jesse Lund. Recently gaining momentum, 3-D technology plans to change the way we watch movies and television. Touted...
Back to the future in Istanbul
Disenchanted with blindly snapping away when you travel and then having your hundreds of images sit on a memory card for eternity? Well, our Tim Flatley fells the same and he shares his perspective on the conundrum. Recently in our London office we were shown the short-list for...