Istanbul Turkey straddles two continents, Europe and Asia, offering travellers a unique fusion of East and West. Perched along the shimmering Bosphorus Strait, the city has been at the centre of empires from Byzantium to Constantinople to modern Turkey. Its ancient streets, teeming neighbourhoods and panoramic vistas make Istanbul one of the world’s most magnetic destinations….
With a population of approximately 675,000 in the city proper and over 2.6 million in the metropolitan area, Vancouver ranks as the third-largest metro region in Canada. The city’s urban core is flanked by wild forests, rugged peaks, and a scenic harbor that has shaped its identity as a vibrant port. Vancouver International Airport (YVR),…
Nestled at the confluence of the Ottawa, Rideau and Gatineau rivers in eastern Ontario, Ottawa stands as Canada’s vibrant capital city. Located directly across the river from Gatineau, Québec, it occupies a strategic position roughly halfway between Toronto and Montréal. This location not only connects two of Canada’s largest provinces but also reflects the nation’s…
Turkey (Turkiye) is a large country (almost 302.000 square miles) with a fairly large population (85m). It is bordered by eight countries and surrounded by the Mediterranean, Aegean, and Black Seas. Turkey’s history spans millennia, beginning with some of the world’s earliest human settlements in Anatolia. Turkey’s modern republic was founded in 1923 under the…
Dubai, one of the seven emirates of the United Arab Emirates, is a city where ultramodern skyscrapers rise from the desert beside the warm waters of the Arabian Gulf. In just a few decades it has grown from a small trading port into a major global hub for business, tourism, and aviation. Visitors come for…
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It is almost three years since the people of Britain voted by a narrow margin in favour of leaving the EU. The prime Minister if the time, David Cameron (who was in favour of remaining in Europe), succumbed to pressure from his Eurosceptic colleagues in the Conservative Party to settle the question once and for…
This information about Great Britain or The United Kingdom, comprising England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, concerns he sixth most popular tourist destination in the world.The city of London, the capital of Great Britain is packed with sights and activities for tourists of all ages and interests, and other major cities such as Edinburgh, Glasgow,…
The main claim of Anaheim in California nowadays is that it is the location of Disneyland. It is now one of the biggest tourist cities in the USA with numeorus attractions, theme parks, hotels and accommodation as well as sports and leisure centres. What’s in Anaheim Prior to the opening of Disneyland, it was a…
Edinburgh is the capital of, and second largest city in Scotland. It is widely accepted to be one of the most attractive cities in the UK and is the second most popular visitor destination in Britain. The annual Edinburgh Festival goes on right through August and is really a group of many festivals including The…
There are so many great museums in Paris that it is difficult for the visitor to Paris to pick which ones to go to. Here is our top five Paris museums: The Louvre Museum is France’s biggest museum, with a massive collection of artworks spread across eight categories. These are Oriental Antiquities, Islamic Art, Egyptian…
According to a recent survey which measures the number of international visitors arriving in various airports throughout the world these are the top 20 Most Popular Destinations in 2015. These figures don’t distinguish between tourists and business visitors. 01. Hong Kong, Hong Kong. Check prices of hotels in Hong Kong here. 02. Singapore, Singapore Check…