The boat cruises slowly down the Golden Horn. In front of us, the minarets of the city’s Ottoman mosques are bathed in rose pink. As we get closer to the city centre, the muezzins’ calls to prayer sound out from the speakers attached to each of the city’s mosques, their voices mingling as they echo across the water. Istanbul is…
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The Greek islands are beautiful. There’s a good reason why so many people visit them every year. It’s that incredible combination of stunning scenery, good beaches, the bluest of seas and a slow pace of life that’s so appealing for a summer holiday. But how easy is it to find quiet Greek islands where you can escape from the crowds?…
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It’s hard to imagine a more thrilling adventure for children and their parents than a trip to Vietnam. One day you could be visiting the floating markets on the Mekong Delta, the next exploring some of the most incredible caves in the world or riding down a river in a dragon boat. Even trying to cross the road in Hanoi…
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Do you ever decide to go somewhere because of all the great places to visit nearby? The day trips that you can do from Rouen in Normandy are all amazing. You know you’ve picked the right destination when you find yourself in a wonderful city that’s also close to lots of other places to explore. Rouen is one of the most…
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Venice with kids is always a good idea. It’s hard to imagine a city more thrilling to visit with children than Venice. This, after all, is a city on the water where even the ambulances and rubbish trucks are boats. Most of the buildings are palaces and there are winged lions and dragons around every corner. Venice is a joy…
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