Turkey

A Danube river cruise is a relaxing way to enjoy the charms of Europe. You can leave behind the seasick bags, crumpled maps and long bus journeys. Unpack once and cruise in comfort across Europe while you float along the Danube River from Rousse in Bulgaria, then the Main,...

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...

Of all the places to visit in Istanbul, the city's bazaars are the most intriguing. You could spend hours wandering around the maze of alleyways in these Istanbul bazaars, such as the Spice Bazaar where there are spice shops selling herbs, soaps and dried fruit. But shopping in Istanbul’s...

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...

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...