Every Turkish tale begins with the phrase “bir varmış bir yokmuş” – “once there was, and once there was not.” Nowhere is this more true than in Istanbul, a city built and destroyed, named and renamed. Once there was a city called Byzantium, once there was a city called Constantinople … and once there was […]
Casa Batlló is one of Barcelona’s top architectural landmarks. Like other creations by the city’s most famous architect, Antoni Gaudí, it’s uniquely singular in its design. This fabled ‘House of Bones’ is as remarkable on the inside as it is from the outside – with its scaly dragon-inspired roof tiles and kaleidoscopic floral mosaics creating
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People have been finding unique things to do in Tampa for more than 2,000 years. Florida’s third biggest city was once the home of the Seminole people, before being colonized by the Spanish, and more recently the retirees. It’s easy to understand why people never want to leave this balmy corner of the Gulf Coast
If you’re visiting Iceland, whale-watching will almost certainly be at the top of your to-do list – provided you visit at the right time of year. Fernando Vega (CC) Watching these magnificent creatures leap and breach is an unforgettable sight and the waters around Iceland are some of the best in Europe for viewing whales
To celebrate World Skyscraper Day, we take a look at ten of these sky-tickling towers that have become symbols for different cities around the world. World Skyscrapers Day happens on 3 September every year to celebrate the super-tall structures that have forever changed the skylines of cities around the world. Dating back to the 19th
Jackson Hole, Whistler, Vail and Megève are quintessential winter destinations celebrated for their world-class ski slopes. But locals know that when the snow melts, these mountain towns are just as enchanting – and don’t have peak season crowds. Hike, fish or golf with a backdrop of emerald pine forests and snow-capped peaks. Get that black-diamond
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rance is a country so varied it caused former president Charles de Gaulles to exclaim, “How can you govern a country which has 246 varieties of cheese?”. Besides being a cheese lover’s paradise, France has got a lot going for it. From historic port cities and medieval fortresses to charming villages and picturesque squares, there
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