Turkey

Occupying an enviable position between Europe and Asia, with the Bosporus River meandering through it, Istanbul is a melting pot of all things history, culture and entertainment. Ravaged by wars …
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A holiday to Turkey just got cheaper! Since the beginning of this year, the Turkish Lira has been on a downward slope, hitting a record low in August. In the last …
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Somewhere in the centre of the world map, you’ll find a country tucked snuggly in between Europe and Asia. This is Turkey, home to a rich cultural heritage. To travel …
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With its spectacular landscapes, incredible architecture bearing stories from the past, and a coastline bordering the Black Sea, Aegean Sea and Mediterranean Sea, Turkey makes for a uniquely romantic destination …
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In many ways, Turkey is a land of excess. Whether it’s food, culture, history, or shopping, it fulfils every kind of traveller’s whim. With its enviable position of being in …
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Istanbul native Merve Şimşek is a 25-year-old teacher, who studied English Linguistics at Hacettepe University. She likes travelling, exploring different cultures, taking …
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Turkey has been a centre of trade and exchanging culture between Europe and Asia. For centuries, it has brought the West and the East together, creating a melting point for …
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Though not conventionally touted as a city of love, Istanbul is fast becoming a sought-after honeymooner’s destination. Not only does it have places of cultural and religious interest, but there’s …
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While Turkey’s largest city holds tremendous historical and cultural significance for its unique position of being partly in Asia and partly in Europe, this confluence has made its presence felt …
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Smoking a water pipe, known as nargile in Turkey, and hookah or shisha in the rest of the world, is a popular pastime for Istanbulites. First brought to the country …
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