Expert traveller, Philip McCluskey tells all about visiting Turkey in his three-part Turkey Trip Guide.  Tips & what you need to know when visiting Turkey Be prepared for a good-natured invasion of your space.  Turks are friendly and affectionate, and don't have the imaginary...

Expert traveller, Philip McCluskey tells all about visiting Turkey in his three-part Turkey Trip Guide. Where to go when travelling in Turkey Istanbul.  A city at the crossroads-of continents, of cultures, of history-Istanbul's like no other place in the world. Seat of both the Roman and...

Expert traveller, Philip McCluskey tells all about visiting Turkey in his three-part Turkey Trip Guide.  I was in Fethiye-a hilly harbor town of blue-water vistas and terracotta rooftops in western Turkey-and I was thirsty. Stopping into a modest, dust-caked convenience store, I grabbed a...

Sure you've heard of the Great Wall of China, the Coliseum in Rome and the Taj Mahal in India.  These are great examples of iconic, captivating sites that make most travellers' "bucket lists." They're unforgettable, awe-inspiring spots force you to marvel at the skill, smarts and...

Istanbul - Turkey's largest city - is a stunning holiday destination and one that isn't over-populated with tourists. With its skyline studded with beautifully crafted domes and minarets, Istanbul offers a truly great, yet alternative, romantic destination, along with bundles of history patiently...

There can't be many places left on the planet where you can act out your cherished Indiana Jones fantasies, but Alara Castle in southern Turkey is one of them.It is not signposted, despite being just a five-minute drive inland from the modern coast road connecting the large resort towns of Alanya...

There's no place I'd rather be than sitting at the table of a seaside boardwalk patio sipping an off-dry white, watching sailboats and yachts move slowly along the stark blue waters of the Mediterranean, wondering where people are from and where they're going.  Off to explore the ruins of...

In Cappadocia, there are many things there's more than meets the eye. On its plains and mountain chains, ancient people now forgotten have treaded for more than 1500 years. Its mysterious natural fairy chimneys are visited by tourists every year as they stand proud in its ranges. But what you...