Tourism Archive
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Wash away cares in Istanbul
Posted on January 29, 2012 | No CommentsSkyline of Istanbul, Turkey. Picture: Thinkstock The Blue Mosque in Istanbul, Turkey. Picture: Supplied. BE prepared to be carpeted when you visit this wonderfully cosmopolitan Turkish city, writes Mike O’Connor.... -
Istanbul and the Aegean coast offer seascapes, antiquities and most of all, a warm welcome – The Washington Post
Posted on January 28, 2012 | No CommentsBy Associated Press, Published: January 27 ISTANBUL — The sea of Marmara shimmered to my right, a pod of dolphins played improbably in the ferry-and tankers-choked Bosporus strait, and minarets... -
Flying Into Istanbul for Turkish Delight
Posted on January 27, 2012 | No CommentsWith the return of the ABC series “Pan Am” on Sunday, I recalled my visit to Istanbul in my stewardess days. Istanbul was a city steeped in mystery. Historically it... -
Escape up the Bosphorus
Posted on January 25, 2012 | No CommentsEASTERN PROMISE: The Bosphorus Bridge connects Europe with Asia in the ancient capital of Istanbul. International Master Robinson’s Feeling for Snow Capsule lodgings hit Hong Kong Priests, lesbian truckers tweet... -
God in the details
Posted on January 25, 2012 | No CommentsGod in the details LISA VAN WYK “Breathtaking” is a word that is overused, but if you have been fortunate enough to visit one of Ottoman architect Sinan’s masterpieces, such... -
Trip Tips: Sunrise Balloon Rides and a Cave Hotel in Cappadocia, Plus Other Turkish Delights
Posted on January 25, 2012 | No CommentsTrip Tips: Sunrise Balloon Rides and a Cave Hotel in Cappadocia, Plus Other Turkish Delights Guest Editor: - Daniel Szelényi, Kiwi Expert Our Daniel Szelényi, Kiwi Expert, shares his love... -
Istanbul Dreaming…
Posted on January 20, 2012 | No CommentsTodays post was supposed to be tittled “And just like that I said goodbye to the best kisser on my trip so far.” If you follow me on Facebook or... -
Tourism: Turkish hotelier to take legal action against Syria
Posted on January 20, 2012 | No Comments(ANSAmed) – ISTANBUL, JANUARY 19 – Syria has “a malignant attitude” toward the Dedeman Hotels International, as well as other Turkish and foreign businesses active in the country, according to... -
Short Breaks In Istanbul
Posted on January 20, 2012 | No CommentsTop five things to do in the city where east and west collide Short Breaks In Istanbul FOR a city break that transports you to another time as well as... -
Istanbul top wedding tourism destination
Posted on January 12, 2012 | No CommentsAbout 600,000 couples tie the knot in the city every year The Blue Mosque in Istanbul The Blue Mosque in Istanbul (ANSAmed) – ISTANBUL, JANUARY 11 – The Turkish metropolis... -
Forbes India Magazine – My Istanbul
Posted on January 12, 2012 | No Commentsby Forbes India Discover the rich heritage of a city that has been the capital of three empires My Istanbul Image: Thierry Monasse/ Corbis stanbul is a city that I... -
Turkey wants more tourism, cultural exchanges with India
Posted on January 10, 2012 | No CommentsNew Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) Stating that India has strong relations with Turkey, Turkish ambassador Burak Akcapar Monday said tourism and cultural exchanges between the two countries need to be... -
30 million tourists visit Turkey in 2011
Posted on January 9, 2012 | No CommentsAddressing Turkish ambassadors in Ankara, Turkey’s Culture and Tourism minister Ertugrul Gunay said that despite political turmoil the country witnessed more than 30 million tourists in 11 months of 2011,... -
Turkey: tourism growing and profile of visitors changing
Posted on January 7, 2012 | No CommentsFewer Germans and more Arabs. Sermons in English in mosques (ANSAmed) – ANKARA – The Turkish tourism industry continues to grow and the profile of the average tourist is changing:... -
Istanbul introduces OKKA
Posted on January 4, 2012 | No CommentsWritten by Ozgur Tore Tuesday, 03 January 2012 15:27 From the inspired alchemy of master chef Tolga Atalay, W Istanbul presents OKKA. w-istanbul-okka-restaurantOKKA, named after the food weight measurement unit... -
Istanbul’s Million Dollar Views
Posted on January 4, 2012 | No CommentsIt’s lucky Istanbul’s urban sprawl is gifted with nature’s beauty. Just when the clutter of houses and chaos of traffic start to choke, it suddenly gives way to glistening, lapping... -
Words behind the glass
Posted on December 31, 2011 | 1 CommentOn an edifying visit to the museum of literature tucked away in the garden of the Topkapi Palace in Istanbul. By Benny Ziffer Tags: Israel Turkey ISTANBUL – The guards... -
Sultanahamet worth seeing in Istanbul
Posted on December 31, 2011 | No CommentsRita Gatlin & Jackson Vereen, Corte Madera We went because: On a previous trip to Greece, we ventured off to Istanbul. What an adventure. We had to go back –... -
Video: Music marks 550 years of Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar
Posted on December 28, 2011 | No CommentsIt has been dubbed the world’s oldest shopping mall. And to mark 550 years of the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul, a top Turkish musician has been doing what he does... -
I Put the Jew Back in Jewelry
Posted on December 23, 2011 | No CommentsToday I bought every piece of jewelry in Istanbul. Jill and I took a Grayline tour today to the Blue Mosque and the Hagia Sofya. There were both very beautiful...
