Everyone has their own way of ringing in the New Year. For some, it’s an opportunity to get dressed up at a fancy event. Meanwhile, others prefer to hit the bars, whilst some are content to sit on the sofa with a box of chocolates watching the fireworks on...
Posts Tagged with Turkey
Turkey has amazing history stretching back many thousands of years. From Roman occupation to the Crusades, the Ottoman empire and into the world wars, there’s plenty to explore in Turkey for the history nuts. Enjoy Turkey’s natural beauty – Cappadocia’s extraordinary rock formations, the Med and sun-kissed beaches. And don’t forget the fabulous food!
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10 Interesting Facts About Istanbul (4 minute read)
No trip to Turkey is complete without a visit to the cosmopolitan city of Istanbul. Straddling either side of the Bosphorus Strait, the city is a warren of busy markets, magnificent mosques, and other historic buildings. All of this is interspersed with famous landmarks including the Blue Mosque and...
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Travelling from England? A Guide to the Updated Travel Rules (3 minute read)
23.09.2021. You’ve probably heard the news. After months of confusing traffic light systems, government U-turns and expensive private PCR testing, travellers and travel companies heaved a collective sigh of relief during last Friday’s UK travel update. That’s because the Transport Secretary Grant Shapps announced a huge simplification to England’s...
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7 of the Best Places to Visit at Easter (7 minute read)
There are loads of reasons to travel at Easter: it’s spring in the northern hemisphere, with warming temperatures and trees in bloom. Southeast Asia is also warm and dry. This makes it the best time of year to visit Vietnam, which usually experiences a varied climate up and down...
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Cameras at the Ready: 7 of the Best Views in the World and Where to Find Them (7 minute read)
The world is a wonderful, diverse place and there are incredible vistas to be seen around every corner. Whether they’re natural wonders or man-made masterpieces, you’re sure to stumble across some jaw-dropping views and scenery wherever in the world you travel. We thought we’d pick out seven of the...
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They’re Done Playing Second Fiddle: The Forgotten Highlights You Need to Visit (10 minute read)
Nearly every destination that you could wish to visit has that one main attraction. The one on the front of all the brochures. The one that gets shared endlessly on social media. And the one that all your friends and family are jealous of you for visiting. In Egypt,...
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Top Five Ancient Sites in Turkey (5 minute read)
Whilst Greece often steals the limelight as the home of historic sites and ruins, it’s certainly not the only destination in Europe to get a taste for ancient history. Located at the meeting point between Europe and Asia, Turkey has a diverse history influenced by several ruling empires and...
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Top 10 Sunrise Spots Around the World (6 minute read)
Whether you’re an early riser or not, nothing beats starting your day with a view of the sunrise. Especially when you’re travelling in destinations with iconic monuments or stunning natural landscapes. From the gleaming white Taj Mahal to otherworldly Cappadocia in Turkey, here’s our pick of the top sunrise...
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A Quick Guide to Hot Air Ballooning in Cappadocia
Set in the heart of Turkey, Cappadocia is a rocky wonderland that never fails to enchant. Known for its distinctive ‘fairy chimneys’ and honeycombed boulders, it’s a landscape utterly unique to this world. And the most popular way to view it is aboard the colourful hot air balloons that...
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Six of the Best Street Art Destinations in the World (5 minute read)
For decades, street art has been a mainstay for hundreds of urban spaces around the world. Many people visit cities to enjoy their eye-catching, culturally inspired works. (How many Instagram travellers have you seen smiling in front of a vivid, artsy backdrop for their profile photo?) For art lovers,...