Istanbul is a massive city and by far Turkey’s most populated home to almost 19 million people, making it one of the largest cities in the world. Though Ankara is the capital of the nation, Istanbul is without doubt the cultural and entertainment capital of Turkey, as well as being the financial centre. It straddles the Bosphorus River and spans across Asia and Europe, with lots of cultural influences from both continents, notable in (more…)
Lo Stivale, the boot of Europe, Italy is one of the most exquisitely beautiful countries and cultures of the world, home to the floating city of Venice, the ancient sites and architecture of the Pantheon and Piazza Navona in Rome, and the grand historic religious buildings and statues of Vatican City; Italy has 44 UNESCO World Heritage sites scattered far and wide, more than any other country in the world. This culturally rich and cosmopolitan nation is also home to one of the world’s most cherished art scenes and a cuisine exported to every far corner for the globe. Historians and art lovers (more…)
France is perhaps the quintessential country of the world for the best in food, wine and romance, drawing in tourists for hundreds of years, revered for being home to many of the finer things in life. As well as having some of the finest cuisine, wine and champagne production, it is also at the heart of the fashion industry and the home of so many famous artists and philosophical movements, and (more…)
The Czech Republic doesn’t really stand out on the world map in terms of size, it won’t even feature on older maps dated pre 1993, but those who take a closer look, or are lucky enough to experience the Czech Republic, will find a country that is absolutely huge in terms of character, cultural heritage, history and (more…)
