Historical sites, amazing food, the awe-inspiring Bosporus – these are but a few of the 11 reasons why you should visit Istanbul.

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11 Reasons To Visit Istanbul

From boutique vineyards to an ancient king's tomb, Mediterranean cruises to restored historic homes, Turkey has plenty to see and do.

12 Best Things to See and Do in Turkey

Beautiful beaches, friendly people, amazing food, and archaeological wonders are just some of the reasons why Turkey is so great.

10 Reasons Why You Should Visit Turkey at Least Once in Your Lifetime

From getting orientated to seeing the major sights to going a bit local, check out the best way to spend five days in Istanbul.

Istanbul

How to Spend 5 Days in Istanbul

Nobel Laureate Orhan Pamuk has opened a museum displaying artefacts in parallel with his novel Museum of Innocence, which tells a love story lasting three decades.

Orhan Pamuk’s ‘Museum of Innocence’ Opens in Istanbul

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Read on the top 5 most beautiful places in Bangladesh to visit, from the wet swamp forests to stunning historical ruins. Experience the dynamic and vibrant culture of Bangladesh!

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Top Stunning Places In Bangladesh You Don't Want To Miss

Check out the burgeoning talent and blossoming contemporary art scene in Dhaka, the capital city of Bangladesh.

Dhaka’s 10 Best Contemporary Art Galleries

Award-winning Bangladeshi architect Rafiq Azam creates compelling designs, which draw on the ideas of green architecture, community and urbanity.

Rafiq Azam’s Architecture in Bangladesh

Taslima Nasrin is a Bangladeshi writer who has been forced into exile by threats of both Hindu extremism and Islamic terrorism in her native country.

Taslima Nasrin: Writing Against Fundamentalism in Bangladesh

Bangladeshi art is in the ascendency, with a new generation of artists creating works inspired by the shifting terrain of contemporary Bangladeshi society. 

Traversing Boundaries: Five Bangladeshi Artists Question the Legacy of Partition

Several notable ‘Dhallywood’ films have appeared in recent decades, often seeking to interpret the conflict that has dominated Bangladeshi history.

Dhallywood: Capturing the Turmoil of Bangladeshi History

Susie Taylor’s 'Dignity in Industry', an incredible art installation set in a Bengali slum rich with imagery.

Art Installation in a Bengali Slum

We learn more Shahidul Alam, the renaissance man of modern Bangladesh.

Shahidul Alam | The Bastion of Bangladeshi Photography 

Shumon Ahmed uses photography to record a new history whilst rewriting its past. His multiple pictures of Bangladesh show the angst, isolation and sprawl of the modern metropolis.

Shumon Ahmed's Home Land: A Photographic Exploration of Bangladeshi Identity

Bangladesh will return to the Venice Biennale for the second time, with 8 local artists to represent the South Asian country.

Bangladesh Brings International Appeal to Venice Biennale

Watching the dervishes as they whirl, inching closer to the divine with each turn, is an unforgettable experience.

Ancient Sufi Dance: Rumi's Whirling Dervishes

Cats have become an integral part of Istanbul, but where did all these felines comes from and how have they changed the culture?

Istanbul's Street Cats: The Infamous Four-Legged Locals

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Ancient Sufi Dance: Rumi's Whirling Dervishes

Watching the dervishes as they whirl, inching closer to the divine with each turn, is an unforgettable experience.

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Istanbul's Street Cats: The Infamous Four-Legged Locals

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