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Istanbul Archive
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9 Popular (Mis)Conceptions About Istanbul
Posted on May 23, 2013 | No CommentsLeyla Giray Women on the Road: Empowering women to travel solo. Posted: 05/22/2013 12:57 pm Travel Tips , Turkey , Sarai Sierra Istanbul , Istanbul , Istanbul Travel , Istanbul Turkey ,Istanbul-Turkey , Travel News You can love it or hate it but... -
The Best Of Istanbul In 72 Hours
Posted on April 18, 2013 | No CommentsA friend once told me that Istanbul is such a vast, vibrant and multilayered city that it would take years to truly know it, and he was right. Once at... -
We are watching İstanbul being destroyed
Posted on April 13, 2013 | No CommentsFishermen in İstanbul watch a bridge under construction over the Golden Horn, seen as a major blow to İstanbul’s traditional silhouette, including Mimar Sinan’s magnum opus, the Süleymaniye Mosque. (Photo:... -
Paul Brady: Why Istanbul Is The World’s Best Layover Destination
Posted on April 11, 2013 | No CommentsIf you believe the hype coming from Turkish Airlines, which now flies roughly 40 million passengers to 220 cities in 98 countries, Istanbul will soon become the world’s most connected... -
Istanbul offered as one of UN capitals
Posted on April 9, 2013 | No CommentsTurkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said Istanbul should be one of the global capital cities of the United Nations. “I believe that Istanbul as a United Nations capital... -
Istanbul Nightlife: Where to Dance, Eat, Drink, and Spot Celebs : Condé Nast Traveler
Posted on April 8, 2013 | No CommentsReina Istanbul comes alive at night. It’s young, it’s cosmopolitan, and it seems to be getting cooler every second. Here’s a guide to some of the city’s top nightlife options.... -
The List: What to do in Istanbul
Posted on April 6, 2013 | No CommentsHouse Hotel Bosphorus in Ortakoy By Leigh Crandall Welcome to “The List,” where tastemakers reveal their favorite places in destinations around the world. This week, writer Sarah Horne Grose shares her... -
Istanbul voted European Best Destination for 2013
Posted on March 31, 2013 | No CommentsIstanbul has been voted European Best Destination 2013 in the first European e-tourism event which enables European citizens to choose the city which will win the title of Best European... -
Istanbul , European Best Destination 2013!
Posted on March 25, 2013 | No CommentsWith 12,4% of votes and the largest number of votes, the European destination which the European citizens have chosen to win the 2013 edition of this great competition is a... -
Karaköy, Istanbul’s coolest new hotspot
Posted on March 24, 2013 | No CommentsKaraköy, near the Golden Horn, is Istanbul’s latest upcoming neighbourhood. Our city insider finds the area’s 10 most exciting new places to eat, shop, sleep and explore Read more about... -
Calling All Fans of Turkey: Vote Istanbul Best Destination
Posted on March 13, 2013 | No CommentsİSTANBUL İÇİN OY VERELİM VE PAYLAŞALIM Calling All Fans of Turkey: Vote Istanbul Best Destination Published on Mar 11, 2013 by Cristina Drafta We just received a press release from... -
Istanbul’s bazaar delights
Posted on March 9, 2013 | No CommentsIstanbul’s name conjures a picture of intrigue, romance and Eastern promise. It’s the backdrop for many a mystery thriller – from Murder on the Orient Express (the train which ran... -
Istanbul Sees a Rise in Number of Tourists in 2013
Posted on March 7, 2013 | No CommentsPublished on Mar 06, 2013 by Violeta-Loredana Pascal Data from the Culture and Tourism Ministry reveals some interesting facts regarding tourism in Turkey in the beginning of 2013. In the... -
In Istanbul: The Rise & Fall of Society
Posted on March 5, 2013 | No CommentsBy Chris Mayer | 03/04/13 It’s Istanbul, not Constantinople, as the song goes. In this history is an omen for any powerful state (read: the U.S.). A somewhat obscure essayist knew all... -
What I Learned about Localization in Turkey
Posted on March 1, 2013 | No CommentsWhat I Learned about Localization in Turkey Summary: I never appreciated the importance of local implementation until I was a wayward tourist crammed onto a bus to Istanbul. By Diarmuid... -
Istanbul To Have a New Urban Area
Posted on February 26, 2013 | No CommentsA new urban area that will soon be home to some 1.5 million people will be built in Istanbul. Officials say the construction for this new area is going to... -
Istanbul Municipality Forces Neighborhood To Make Way For Planned Gentrification
Posted on February 22, 2013 | No CommentsUntil a recent urban renewal project that forced most residents out, the neighborhood of Tarlabaşı was home to a diverse array of Istanbul’s minority populations. In the early 20th century,... -
Top 5 things to do in Istanbul
Posted on February 16, 2013 | No CommentsIstanbul is one of those cities that leaves everyone who’s been there hankering to go back. But if you’re about to make your first appearance, here are five things you... -
A weekend in … Istanbul, Turkey
Posted on February 16, 2013 | No CommentsBy Clara Bosonetto Visit Istanbul, Turkey, one of three ways: on a budget, spending a bit more, or when the getaway calls for a splurge. Trip tips: When dialing direct,... -
Travel lonely planet’s istanbul highlights
Posted on February 15, 2013 | No CommentsDervishes whirl, muezzins duel from minarets, and continents are crossed multiple times in a day. Home to millennia-old monuments and cutting-edge art galleries (sometimes in the same block), it’s a...
