What to do, where to stay, and where to eat in Turkey
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Turkey has always been marked by contrasts-old and new, east and west, secular and sacred, bustling Istanbul and calm coastal waters. Find the latest on Turkey, as well as maps, deals, and up-to-date recommendations for the best hotels, restaurants, and shopping.
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Turkey Features
- Literary Life in Istanbul’s Changing Society February, 2008
- In and around the Turkish university where she once taught, Nancy Milford finds literary life at the heart of a changing society.
- Istanbul, the Bazaar and Beyond May, 2007
- In a city known for its overwhelming array of artisanal crafts, the only question is: Where to begin? Here, a native’s guide, neighborhood by neighborhood.
- Tastes of Europe May, 2007
- From London to Moscow, Anya Von Bremzen tracks down the most authentic dishes across the continent.
At the Crossroads October, 2005
- Istanbul has always been marked by contrasts—old and new, east and west, secular and
sacred. Now, as it attempts to bridge the gulf between Europe and the Muslim world, the city's
split personality is more seductive than ever.
- Istanbul December, 2004
- Hagia Sophia, a wonder of the modern world, takes another step forward in its never-ending quest to age gracefully
Souk Secrets July, 2006
- The sheikh of chic, Majed al-Sabah, whose Villa Moda stores in the Middle East (and soon to be in London) are higher than high-end, reveals his favorite stops at bazaars from Cairo to Kuwait City, and points beyond.
Istanbul April, 2006
- Bringing home the treasures of the Ottoman Empire
- T+L Reports: Turkish Delight January, 2006