Turkey Articles
Blooms, Tango and Horseback PatrolsPosted on April 25, 2012 by Darius Fisher
Europe’s buzzing boho center, Berlin, bursts into life this month with the Carnival of Cultures. Thousands of performers will take to the streets and stages of the German capital to entertain over a million revelers. The party starts May 25.
Earlier in the month, Cinco de Mayo (May 5) takes place all over Mexico, especially the U.S. border towns. The day commemorates the Mexican army’s victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. Puebla, a city and state in the south, has the best parades in the country.
Across Anatolia by Dogu ExpressPosted on April 25, 2012 by Eoin Bassett
Despite the early hour, Kurdish villagers are laughing merrily in the tea rooms around the city’s cattle market. The morning is cool and scented with rain. As I lift our bags onto the train I see that a family of Yörük nomads has pitched its tent opposite the station. The women are out front picking through wool shorn from their small flock. They’ll use this to weave the carpets sold in the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul…which is where we’re headed.
The Treasures of Istanbul’s Side StreetsPosted on March 27, 2012 by International Living
The monumental ruins of four different empires line its busy streets. Beside traffic lights and tram stops you’ll find the marble columns of triumphal arches, Roman aqueducts, and the overgrown tombs of Ottoman court officials.
Ice Sculptures and Camel WrestlingPosted on November 24, 2011 by Darius Fisher
A round-up of the weird and wonderful events taking place around the world over the coming months.
Turn Your Passions into Free TripsPosted on November 24, 2011 by Darius Fisher
Imagine sipping hot apple tea with shopkeepers in the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul, Turkey… bargaining for beautiful handicrafts and textiles… exploring a 11,000-year-old temple—one of the world’s first—at Gobekli Tepe in the country’s southeast… then hitting the Aegean coast to check out ancient cities of the Roman Empire… That’s what Celeste Nossiter is doing in May 2012… and she isn’t paying a dime.
Take a Yacht and Sail into Retirement on the MediterraneanPosted on October 27, 2011 by Cecilia Campbell
The only sounds are waves lapping against the hull and the occasional fl ap of a sail as it captures the gentle breeze. Gliding through the turquoise waters of the Aegean aboard our yacht Destiny, we’re leaving the Greek island of Milos and heading west into the southern Ionian Sea. Our next destination is Elafonisos, one of the largest inhabited islands in the Peloponnese, known for its sandy beaches.
Hidden Gems: Travel Like a Local to Inspire Your Inner PathfinderPosted on February 14, 2011 by International Living
The thrill of travel isn’t hitting every spot in your guidebook. It’s discovering the “hidden gems” off the tourist trail that have never been documented.
Here you’ll find some wonderful recommendations for places to eat…spots to visit…and ways to enjoy destinations all over the world. They’re all finds our writers have discovered on the ground. We share them with pleasure…from our insiders’ notebook to yours…
Why This “Little China” Is the Best Value in AsiaPosted on December 2, 2010 by Chris Hunter
Investors who bought into the Chinese growth story early have done spectacularly well. Over the past five years the iShares FTSE/Xinhua China 25 Index (NYSE:FXI), an index that tracks China’s 25 largest companies available to international investors, is up almost 110%. Today, a “little China” has emerged. And it promises to make investors equally dazzling returns.
The Best Emerging Markets You’ve Never ConsideredPosted on November 26, 2010 by Chris Hunter
The big news this week is the bailout of Ireland by the European Union and the IMF. Ireland’s problem is straightforward: the liabilities of its banks exceed the assets of the state. Put simply, the country is broke.
Don’t Ignore This Overlooked Emerging Market GemPosted on October 20, 2010 by Chris Hunter
When you think of “emerging markets” you probably think of places like China, Brazil and India. These places are certainly booming. But there’s another part of the emerging world that is in full flight now – and that’s Europe.
In the Land of the Amazons: Turkey’s Black Sea CoastPosted on August 27, 2010 by Eoin Bassett
Towering mountains sweep down to the sea. High on the steep, green slopes, chalet-style houses keep watch over tea and hazelnut plantations.
Travel Press Talks: August 2009Posted on July 30, 2009 by Anna Skellern
For discerning travelers who want to experience the old-world charm of the Middle East, Oman is a must-visit destination.
Winter Sunshine: Christmas on the BeachPosted on December 23, 2008 by Steenie Harvey
Unless you’re wrapped in furs like Nanook of the North, spending Christmas on a European beach is usually a non-starter. But you can on the Isle of Aphrodite.
Travel Press Talks: January 2009 IssuePosted on December 17, 2008 by Anna Skellern
This month, travel writers have been crooning about the joys of European skiing vacations.
Shop for fun in Istanbul: Make 150% profit by selling your Turkish treasures back homePosted on November 25, 2008 by International Living
What can you do with a nazar boncuk? Well, if you own a “magickal apothecary” website in California, you’ll tell buyers it offers psychic protection, and you’ll charge them $8.
Made in Turkey—import-export opportunities that can triple your money back homePosted on October 28, 2008 by Steenie Harvey
“The Assyrian came down like the wolf on the fold…his cohorts gleaming in purple and gold.”
No sheen of spears, thankfully. However, this baggy-trousered trader has gold teeth and wears a lavender headscarf the size of a tablecloth. Is he descended from Assyrians?
Turkey: Wine, but not as we know it…Posted on September 25, 2008 by Steenie Harvey
Bogazkere Kavaklidere! No, it’s not a curse to chase off the ravaging hordes of Turkish rug merchants, but a quaffable red wine from the country’s Anatolia region.
- Make 57% Profits With Turkish Import-Export Delights
Posted on September 22, 2008 by International Living
Monday, Sept. 22, 2008 Read more about making money through import-export in International Living …
Don’t make a mess of your heir’s inheritancePosted on November 26, 2007 by Lief Simon
How you take title to and hold a piece of real estate in another country can be as important as how much you pay for it. If you’re not careful, you could end up in a situation where your heirs have to go through probate in one or more foreign countries—something that, believe me, you don’t want them to have to do.
Exploring the holy and historic city of KusadasiPosted on October 30, 2007 by Vivien Lewis
The Turkish port of Kusadasi is perfect for those who want to combine sun and sea with a taste of culture and history.
