Turkey

The real-life scene of this moment in Turkish history is here, the old city walls of Istanbul. Stretching 22km’s, making Constantinople an almost impenetrable city. Of course, until the Ottomans came along.

 Have you ever dreamt of sailing in the Mediterranean on your own private yacht?   If you thought this type of holiday was only within the reach of the rich and famous – Think again! Sailing the calm, unspoilt waters of the southwest Turkish coast and the Greek Dodecanese Islands. Seven glorious days, indulging in the beauty …

Looking for the best things to do in Istanbul? Istanbul has one of the highest concentration of “must see” sights than any other city in the world. We’ve put together all the best Istanbul attractions, to help you make the most of your time in the city that spans two continents.  PLAN YOUR ISTANBUL ITINERARY …

REVIEW Dersaadet Hotel. Istanbul A carefully restored, 19th century Ottoman mansion in the historic centre of one of the most exciting and exotic cities in the world.  In Ottoman Turkish, Dersaadet means “Place of Happiness”  and this cosy owner operator hotel oozes both charm and happiness.   A boutique hotel offering a quiet retreat amongst the chaos and …

Imagine a land, once hidden under a blanket of ancient volcanic ash. A place where, over millions of years, erosion has playfully carved out a landscape that is so enchanting it is almost otherworldly. This is Cappadocia.  We were quite unprepared by how beautiful and intriguing we would find Cappadocia. Conjuring images of an exotic past as if from the pages …

REVIEW Taşkonaklar Hotel Cappadocia, Turkey If you are looking for an out of the ordinary travel experience this is certainly it. Taşkonaklar is a boutique cave hotel offering equal measures of heritage, charm and luxury. A combination rarely found in the cave hotels of the region. This type of accommodation is more than just a travel requirement, …