I have heard some absolute doozies in cities all over the world and even if the surroundings are pretty, the words are not.
Whether they're on business or leisure, with the family or solo, almost all travelers consider a book (or a Kindle, whatever) a must-have while on a t...
Istanbul is a city of contrasts. It's a city that's both modern and historic, where great restaurants, hopping nightlife, and horrific traffic exist a...
The ruling-party governor of Istanbul banned May Day demonstrations today at central Taksim Square, the traditional and recently revived site of May Day gatherings.
Long flights with even longer layovers may seem less than ideal when you are eager to kick-start your vacation, but your stopover doesn't have to be b...
It's virtually impossible to truly experience Istanbul in just 72 hours, but you can get a taste of the city's magic -- if you're well prepared.
In order to provide Founder of Women One and UNICEF Ambassador, Dayle Haddon, with a true understanding of the situation of women in Turkey, Turkish Philanthropy Funds felt it was essential to visit various cities throughout our vast and diverse country. Our first stop on our tour: Istanbul.
While Dubai and Doha may both have something to say about global domination through airport supremacy, the fact remains that Istanbul has, in the past couple of years, become an ideal place for a layover.
There's nothing quite like visiting a place when it's in the middle of a party -- especially if it's the kind of celebration that doesn't happen every year. Here's a selection of some of the must-see festivals and events happening exclusively in 2013.
What really struck me was the Turks' obvious love for food in the most unobnoxious way: just a deep appreciation and respect for its colorful history. None of the Turks I met were "foodies," they just loved and understood good, local food.
Moments before a New York mom was murdered while vacationing in Turkey, a passing train's camera allegedly caught a brief glimpse of her walking near ...
Istanbul is often described as the place where East meets West both literally, as the world's only city that straddles two continents, and metaphorically, as perhaps the world's busiest intersection of cultures, religions and leadership styles.
The next time you complain about clogged public transportation, consider yourself lucky to be swimming in a sea of humanity and not a literal sea of w...
Blood on the shirt of a New York mom murdered in Istanbul and skin found under her fingertips allegedly matches the DNA of a homeless man running from...
The investigation into the murder of a New York mom traveling in Istanbul unearthed new footage of her walking alone on Jan. 21 -- the day she disappe...
NEW YORK -- A New York woman found dead near the remnants of ancient city walls in Turkey will be buried just steps away from the apartment where she ...
Nearly half the world's population commutes by bus, car, foot or beast.
ANKARA, Turkey — Prosecutors in Istanbul got a court order Monday for authorities to take blood and DNA samples from 21 people already questione...
What kind of a coward attacks eighty- and ninety-year-old women on their way to church, stabbing them to death in one case and beating another senseless in the other?
ISTANBUL — The husband of a New York City woman who went missing while vacationing alone in Istanbul was interviewed by police Tuesday in hopes ...
NEW YORK -- Relatives of a missing New York City woman who disappeared during a vacation to Turkey, her first trip outside the U.S., are heading to Is...
With the capacity to host more than 150 million passengers per year, a new airport proposed for Istanbul is being touted as the world's largest by Tur...
New Yorkers seeking a respite from the city's chilly temperatures will get their shot at a virtual holiday Jan. 19, with a special seminar emphasizing...
A little after eight o'clock in the morning, crowds of young professionals and older men in knit hats bundle down the docks at the edge of Istanbul's ...
I fall head over heels in love with Istanbul each time I visit. The people, the history, the food, the joie de vivre and architecture are all irresistible.
