Istanbul is a “magical meeting place” which straddles two continents, Europe and Asia, said Lonely Planet. With mosques, markets, art galleries and monuments, Turkey’s largest city has more “top-notch ...

involved visiting various company headquarters and factories to understand Turkey’s place in the global economy. But, of course, all work and no play is a waste of a plane ticket. , the Hippodrome ...

My first encounter with Istanbul was a simple transfer at the old Ataturk Airport. As for almost all frequent travellers, ...

Istanbul is one of the most iconic cities in the world. Packed with beautiful historic buildings and activities, Istanbul is a city that I never get tired of exploring. Not to mention the excellent ...

The Sultanahmet neighbourhood is where all the tourists flock to, and for good reason. It’s a gorgeous part of Istanbul, it’s got many of the most popular landmarks, and it’s right by the Bosphorus!

The following tourist guide-recommended destinations offer a taste of Ottoman and Turkish culture and history but without the long lines and crowds. The biggest attractions in Istanbul are popular for ...

Home to many of the riches of Istanbul's deep-rooted past, the Historical Peninsula is the ideal base to explore the city. For a travel experience... Istanbul connects Europe and Asia and offers a ...

Last summer, Istanbul’s Taksim Square was the scene of confrontations between police and protesters. But protests have faded, and contrary to some lingering perceptions, it’s calm now — except for the ...

Istanbul is a pearl embedded in between Asia and Europe, a bridge between western and eastern culture. It's not a coincidence that many of the biggest civilisations of the past centuries, from Romans ...