There is nowhere in the world quite like Istanbul. Spread across two continents, Istanbul is a city of layers and contrasts. With historical sights like the Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace brushing up ...

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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 ...

In Istanbul, you’re never stuck for something to do, see, eat or drink– no matter what time of the night or day it is. But even the most energetic travelers need somewhere to take a breather. In a ...

From city to sea… Büyükada, the largest of Istanbul's Princes' Islands, is a must for those in search of peace ...

Istanbul maybe the city where continents meet, but it’s also where they meat – its chaos of culinary influences defined by their myriad recipes for the famous Turkish kebab. It’s made a superstar out ...

This itinerary is part of the Town & Country Grand Tour, which takes you around the world in 170 days. Each leg of the trip was organized and written by a different travel specialist.The following ...

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With a skyline studded with domes and minarets, Istanbul is one of the truly great romantic cities. In Turkey's largest city, the continents of Europe and Asia come together as West meets East, ...

A Turkish carpet could be the ultimate souvenir of your trip to Istanbul. Travel Ink / Alamy If you want to buy a Turkish carpet, it’s worth knowing a bit about what you’re looking for--if only to ...

Gulf Air has expanded its codeshare with Turkish Airlines, opening new one-stop connections via Istanbul to Budapest, Prague, ...

Given its perch at the brink of two continents and its provenance as the treasured capital of two empires, Istanbul seems perpetually at a crossroads. Yet it's perfectly at ease in its myriad ...