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13 Historical Places to Visit in Algeria
From the claustrophobic streets of the Casbah of Algiers to the ancient bridges of Constantine; here are the best historical places to visit in Algeria! Home to Berber ruins and Roman remnants, Algeria's long history stretches far back to ancient times. For much of...
18 Historic Places to Visit in Istanbul
From the ancient walls of Byzantium to the Ottoman designs of Topkapi Palace, here are the the best historic places to visit in Istanbul! 'If one had but a single glance to give the world, one should gaze on Istanbul.' Alphonse de Lamartine, 18th century French writer...
15 Ancient Ruins You Can Visit in Turkey
From the sun-drenched shores of the Mediterranean to the snowy plains of Anatolia, Turkey is packed with ancient ruins and historical sites to visit. Here are the best! Turkey's landscapes are potted with ancient ruins. From early Neolithic societies right through to...
10 Island Destinations For An Adventurous Travel Experience
From the white sand shores of the Philippines to the icy landscapes of Svalbard, here are 10 island destinations offering an adventurous travel experience. I love travelling off the beaten track, and for me, the pull of a remote island destination has a certain...
14 Best Things to Do in Ankara, Turkey
From visiting Atatürk's mausoleum to exploring ancient history at the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, here are the best things to do in Ankara. If I had a Turkish Lira for every time I've heard someone - be they travellers, fellow travel writers or tour guides -...
7 Secret Solo Cruise Destinations You Didn’t Know Existed
From the rainforest-lined shores of Papua New Guinea to the frozen tundra of Greenland, here are seven secret solo cruise destinations you didn't know existed! When you feel the need for a smaller, quiet sailing yacht instead of a luxurious monster liner, then you...
14 Best Things to Do in Kars, Turkey
From cheese museums and Russian architecture to the ruins of an ancient Armenian kingdom; here are the best things to do in Kars! Ride the Eastern Express across the Anatolian plains, and you'll find yourself in the little-visited city of Kars. This is Turkey's...
14 Things to Do in Erzurum, Turkey
From Byzantine citadels and Seljuk madrasas to mountain ski slopes and the epic Eastern Express; here are the best things to do in Erzurum, Turkey. The snow was ankle deep on the platform when the Eastern Express pulled into Erzurum. At a lofty altitude of 1890...
11 Ways Travel Can Change Your World
From expanding your cultural awareness to personal growth and discovery; here are 11 ways travel can change your world! For me, travel has always been more than a temporary escape from the mundane. I've spent a lifetime travelling the world, for work and leisure, and...
The Eastern Express: How I Survived Turkey’s Epic 26-Hour Train Ride
In Turkey, the Eastern Express cuts through snow-draped landscapes on its ponderous journey from Ankara to Kars. Here’s how I survived a 26-hour ride on Turkey’s most scenic rail route, and how you can, for just £10 a ticket. By Richard Collett I’m not sure when...
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