Turkey (Istanbul)

Known as the ‘City of the World’s Desire’, Istanbul is Turkey’s largest city and also its centre of culture and finance. Enjoying long hot summers and mild winters, it also holds the accolade of being the only metropolis in the world to lie on 2 continents, Europe and Asia, and the influences of both can be clearly seen within its culture.

With its vast array of historic buildings, museums and galleries, combined with a huge variety of bars, clubs, restaurants and galleries, every taste is catered for. It’s easy to see why Istanbul has gained a reputation as the world’s ‘hippest city’, to both visitors and locals alike. Served by the Golden Horn harbour, the city can be easily reached by boat, as well as enjoying good airport and rail links – making travel both easy and reasonably priced.