Located between two continents, Asia and Europe, Istanbul knows how to bring people together. Its 3,500 years as a capital of three empires; crossroads of trade and cultures, play a crucial role in forging its current ‘global city’ reputation. CONVENTIONS With its world-class infrastructure, Istanbul can host events for groups from 500 to a maximum … Continue reading
Within just 70 years Turkey has gone from a place with a tangled history to a holiday hotspot. The geo-polictical upheavals of the 1920s forced tens of thousands of Muslims to leave their homes in Greece. Travelling by cart, freighter and camel, they arrived here to rebuild a life. Many ancient civilisations, from the Lydians to the Persians, Romans and Byzantines, have seen their empires … Continue reading
The evil eye pops up every now and then. It peeks from rooftops, car dashboards, windows, even public loos. Faith finds its foothold in every heart but boundaries must be kept The Hagia Sofia peeks out of the lush foliage around Roasted chestnuts are a local favourite
Basu and The Bees 