Welcoming over 39 million tourists per year, Istanbul is a city that has captured the attention and hearts of many wandering spirits. Big, complex and fascinating, there’s so much more to this metropolis city than meets the eye. Here, we’ve put together some facts about Istanbul, Turkey that we think […]
Istanbul; it’s a big, fascinating and complex city. Combining both old and new, East and West, it’s a city that’s made it to the top of many a traveller’s bucket list (the city welcomes over 39 million tourists each year!). Lying on two continents – Europe and Asia – Istanbul, […]
With one foot in Europe and the other in Asia, Istanbul is the only city in the world that straddles two continents. Separated by a waterway, Istanbul retains both an Asian and a European identity, which is a great bonus for visitors who get to experience two continents in one. […]
With one foot in Europe and the other in Asia, Istanbul is the only city in the world that straddles two continents. While iconic sights like the Blue Mosque and the Grand Bazaar are essential to any Istanbul visit, there’s still plenty more to be discovered in this magical city. […]
While not always an enjoyable experience per se, remembering the past is important for providing perspective and insight into past actions and events. Throughout much of Europe, there’s barely a city that doesn’t echo memories from both World Wars. With numerous battlefields, museums and memorials throughout the continent, there are […]