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Wake up and smell the coffee in Turkey’s beautiful Izmir
Posted on March 21, 2012 | No CommentsTravellers need only take a stroll down Izmir’s Kordon promenade to be transported back into a forgotten world of Turkish coffee culture as Sarah Knapton found out. By Sarah Knapton... -
Day Four: Conversations on conservatism, social outlook on secularism
Posted on March 21, 2012 | No CommentsBy Global Engagement Summit • March 20, 2012 at 5:30 pm Day Four: Conversations on conservatism, social outlook on secularism “The day is Tuesday. The place is Istanbul.” – Gora... -
A Vacation Trip to Istanbul
Posted on March 20, 2012 | No CommentsI am an admirer of Steve Sando who grows organic heirloom beans in California, so when he praised a book on Turkish cooking, Turquoise, written by a friend of his,... -
Istanbul: The City That Took Me By Complete Surprise
Posted on March 20, 2012 | No Commentsby Alex Berger on March 19, 2012 When I chose Turkey as the destination for my holiday trip, one key factor was weather. While I still didn’t expect it to... -
Jumeirah to operate Pera Palace Hotel in Istanbul
Posted on March 20, 2012 | No CommentsJumeirah to operate Pera Palace Hotel in Istanbul Jumeirah Group, the Dubai-based luxury hotel company and a member of Dubai Holding, has signed a management agreement with Demsa Group, a... -
Esser Agaroth: Turkey To Israel: “We’re Happy To Take Your Money, But We’ll Criticize You Anyway.”
Posted on March 19, 2012 | 1 CommentYNET: Turkey Calls On Israeli Tourists To Return Speaking at Serbia Tourism Fair, deputy tourism minister says Antalia and Istanbul ‘miss’ Israeli tourism Itamar Eichner, March 14, 2012 Turkish Deputy... -
An Unexpected Introduction to Istanbul
Posted on March 17, 2012 | No Commentsby Alex Berger I swallowed hard with an expression that was no doubt a mixture of delight and annoyance as I suppressed that small lump clawing its way up into my throat... -
Midnight Express: Iran to Turkey by Train
Posted on March 15, 2012 | 1 CommentIran is again catching its share of headlines. So it seemed as good a time as any to share the story of our exit from the country at the end... -
Istanbul’s Best Street Markets
Posted on March 14, 2012 | No CommentsBy Anita Choudhary As well as being the most populous city in Turkey, Istanbul is also known as the country’s cultural and financial center. It is referred to as the... -
Discover An Amazing Way to Explore Istanbul
Posted on March 13, 2012 | 4 CommentsPosted by Museum Secrets on Mar 12, 2012 | No Comments For centuries, Istanbul has been Europe’s cultural crossroads between East and West. Today, it’s a cosmopolitan city of more... -
Istanbul and Chicago, Sister Cities?
Posted on March 13, 2012 | No CommentsImre Azem’s directed a documentary about Turkey called “Ekumenopolis: City Without Limits.” And the flick popped the image of a romantic Istanbul for some folks: Director Imre Azem said audiences... -
Visiting Bodrum in Turkey | Pommie Travels
Posted on March 11, 2012 | No CommentsVisiting Bodrum in Turkey By victoria on March 5, 2012 in BLOG A few years ago I took a ferry from the Greek Island of Kos to Bodrum in Turkey... -
Istiklal: The Heart (and Stomach) of Istanbul
Posted on February 24, 2012 | No CommentsIstiklal afrenzy, Istanbul. (Photo: Gareth Dewar/My Shot) By Katherine Gypson A Turkish friend once told me that to understand Turkey all you need to do is take a walk down... -
United Airlines to introduce daily New York – Istanbul service
Posted on February 22, 2012 | No CommentsUnited Airlines, a wholly owned subsidiary of United Continental Holdings, Inc, today announced plans to launch daily, nonstop flights between its New York hub, Newark Liberty International Airport, and Istanbul,... -
National Geographic China Promotes Istanbul
Posted on February 22, 2012 | 2 CommentsNational Geographic China Promotes Istanbul SHANGHAI, Feb 20 (Bernama) — The China edition of the National Geographic Traveller, one of the biggest culture and travel magazines in the world, published... -
EAST TO WEST: TURKISH EXHIBITIONS
Posted on February 21, 2012 | No CommentsIstanbul, for so long tagged with the cliché of being the physical and political bridge between Europe and Asia, is now using its location as a major geographical centre for... -
Market to Pantry #26: Spice Market and Grand Bazaar, Istanbul, Turkey
Posted on February 12, 2012 | No CommentsFrom Nathan, in Seattle: In November 2009 I visited Turkey on a scouting trip for a guided tour of Biblical sites. I was impressed with the beauty, the people, and... -
Getting Married In Turkey
Posted on February 10, 2012 | No CommentsSome couples are content to tie the knot at the courthouse down the road. But for those who are more adventurous, a destination wedding — and an international marriage —... -
Istanbul’s 10 Most Romantic Spots
Posted on February 6, 2012 | No CommentsIstanbul is one of the most romantic cities in the world. So much so that JFK Jr. took his new bride Carolyn Bassett there for their 1996 honeymoon. Majestically astride... -
A weekend in Istanbul
Posted on February 5, 2012 | No CommentsBy Anita Choudhary Saturday, February 4th, 2012 Istanbul is in many ways the ultimate weekend break destination. Its location means that visitors from Europe can fly only a few hours...
