Turkey

One of the things that might surprise you about the Republic of Turkey, which celebrates its centenary in 2023, is that the man regarded as the inspiration and the driving force behind independence is Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, who was born in modern-day Greece. Many places in modern-day Turkey are...

Once upon a time, the Istanbul Spice Bazaar was once the final destination of merchants who travelled the Silk Road. The ancient Spice Bazaar Istanbul was built in 1663 to generate funds for the Yeni mosque next to it and is often known as the Egyptian Bazaar because spices...

Of all the things to do in Istanbul, as Istanbul has a tradition of Turkish bathing dating back thousands of years, one of the most cultural experiences you can have is going to an Istanbul hammam or Turkish bathhouse. Most Istanbul hammams are decked out in marble and have high...

Turkey is a vast country astride Europe and Asia, one of great contrasts. It stretches west to east 1,600 km (almost 1,000 miles) and north to south 650 km (400 miles). Its coastal resorts on the Aegean and the Mediterranean often experience temperatures around 40C/104F at the height of...

Mysterious cities, thousands of years of history and beautiful countryside combine to make Turkey a great spot for a holiday. Turkey is exotic and exciting. Turkey is is a melding of eastern and western culture and it's a fascinating place to visit. Here are some places to visit in...

Centuries of Byzantine and Ottoman history furnish Istanbul with dreamy mosques, grand churches, fairytale palaces, bustling souks and an exotic ambience. Tick these Istanbul landmarks off your bucket list.  Istanbul Landmarks Top Tours Istanbul: Bosphorus Dinner Cruise and Show with Private Table - most popular ** Istanbul: Full-Day Highlights Tour with Guide and...