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Istanbul, Turkey’s largest city was once one the world’s most important places for more than 1,500 years. Its strategic location made it the center of all commercial activities between Europe and Asia.

Nowadays people from all over the globe come here to have a look at all the city has to offer. read full article

Are you seeing billionaires?

Moscow has more billionaires living in its streets than any other city on earth. A certain owner of Chelsea FC is one of the most famous of the gang of wealthy men and women (mostly men). Many have made their money from a certain fossil fuel, amongst other things.

There are around 70 billionaires in Moscow, which beats New York by a few to come top. read full article

The Polish capital can proudly boast a long history with the written word. In 1747 the doors of the world’s first public library opened to the people of Warsaw.

The Zaluski library was the brainchild of a pair of brothers, who were both bishops. read full article

1. The invention of the ball-point pen

Don’t laugh because you wouldn’t know what to do without one. Thanks heavens for a Mr Slavoljub Penkala, who lived much of his life and died in the Croatian capital.

Are you in need of a break from your daily routine but don’t find a holiday that suits the pocket?

Don’t worry, you can surely find your ideal destination and save some money! Here goes a series of tips! read full article

1. List of who to buy trinkets for

Essential if you’re being carried away by the manipulative trader who’s extremely friendly and makes you feel guilty that he’s laid out all his wares for you and if you don’t buy one he’ll get all… read full article

Has it ever crossed a typical traveller’s mind how many terrible decisions it is possible to make while on a simple break?

Learning some time-honoured advice from yours truly will prevent you from stumbling into any of these proverbial… read full article

If you’re one of those types who goes to the expense of buying a ticket, and booking a hotel, just so you can see your idol who’s now probably ageing faster than light and languishing in a small villa by a… read full article

Picture the scene: So you had a massive dispute on where to go with the other half on holiday. You wanted something fairly energetic perhaps involving a combination of rented cars, epic sights, and beer. She, meanwhile, has been feeling pale and unattractive recently and wants… read full article

Here are 5 more types of annoying people you’ll meet at the airport:

1. Café staff who won’t acknowledge your order until you’ve said it right

Why can’t I just order a small coffee? Why does it have to be called Tall, Regular, Medio or Royale?… read full article

1. Huge Camera

What are you going to be photographing anyway, 360 degree panoramas of the Pyrenees at dusk? 90% of tourists probably aren’t going to be snapping anything more grandiose than their overpriced snack at a café or a sparrow perching on a gargoyle. Also it’ll… read full article

Check out this amusing list of types of annoying travelers you may find in an airport lounge:

1. The Traveling Chess Team

Probably the nerdiest group of kids you’ve ever seen. They’re nearly all male, have prominent jutting teeth, wear horn rimmed glasses, and have their… read full article