Turkey
Get fit, feel better on a Mediterranean cruise. Yes, really
A week on a luxury cruise line suggests indolence and weight gain. But whose fault is that?
- Brian Johnston
‘Arc de Trump’? The 20 most over-the-top buildings ever constructed
The US president’s proposed monument would join a long and rapidly growing list of structures we could probably do without.
- Chris Moss
- ★★★★
- Hotel reviews
Cool, well-priced hotel gets you to the heart of Istanbul’s action
A bland hotel in the tourist area or a design hotel in a trendy neighbourhood? This property is a no-brainer if you’re looking for a place with style.
- Brian Johnston
- ★★★★½
- Airline reviews
New player on flights to Europe gets top marks in economy (almost)
Great value fares, courteous staff and amenity packs for economy passengers. There’s only one thing I can complain about on this flight.
- Flip Byrnes
- Opinion
- Travel tips
I swore I’d never fall for a rug salesman pitch again. I failed
I’m thinking about this today because I’m standing on a wool rug that has just arrived from Turkey after I purchased it on a recent visit.
- Lee Tulloch
There’s a rude awakening (and no dining) on board this sleeper train
A ride on the comfortable Sofia-Istanbul Express includes a dramatic border crossing in the middle of the night.
- Tim Richards
- Opinion
- Travel tips
With only 48 hours in a city, I stayed within two blocks and loved it
There is a solid argument for covering as much ground as you can in a new city. There’s a much better argument, however, for not running around all over the place.
- Terry Durack
My first time on a big ship taught me a big lesson
The secret of making the most out of this trip is working out when to go big, when to go small, when to go niche and when to go solo.
- David Whitley
This egg-cellent dish is Turkey’s gift to the world
Is there any single ingredient greater, more versatile, more delicious, than a simple egg?
- Ben Groundwater
Getting older, but still a backpacker at heart? This is the holiday for you
It’s the kind of experience you’d expect with a luxury operator. Yet, I’m on a tour with a company known for trips for cash-strapped backpackers.
- Rob McFarland