Istanbul is a “magical meeting place” which straddles two continents, Europe and Asia, said Lonely Planet. With mosques, markets, art galleries and monuments, Turkey’s largest city has more “top-notch ...

This itinerary is part of the Town & Country Grand Tour, which takes you around the world in 170 days. Each leg of the trip was organized and written by a different travel specialist.The following ...

Talk turkey: The Romans, Byzantines and Ottomans all claimed Istanbul as their capital over the centuries -- with a new cruise port and upcoming Peninsula hotel, the worldly city can now be yours. NY ...

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While most visitors to Istanbul make a beeline for its ancient sites, the crowds in this Turkish city of roughly 16 million can sometimes begin to feel overwhelming. Yet even as you tour the ...

The following tourist guide-recommended destinations offer a taste of Ottoman and Turkish culture and history but without the long lines and crowds. The biggest attractions in Istanbul are popular for ...

Turkey has been in the news in recent weeks for a role it knows well: peacemaker. As tensions simmer between the United ...