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Istanbul, Turkey, famously sits astride both Europe and Asia but it often feels like it has much more affinity with the East, especially for casual visitors more used to predictable tourist experiences further west. These are some tips for visitors to minimise the culture shock and ensure that you get the best out of this ancient, varied and wonderful city.

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Most travel alone for business. Few are fortunate to win in a contest but unfortunate to get a roundtrip ticket only for themselves.

If you find yourself in any of these situations, don’t fret just yet. Look into the nuances of seemingly boring… read full article

Since tourists are apt to be easily confused and gullible they attract not only businessmen sensing a profit but also criminals sensing a quick and easy route to lots of cash.

There is often only a fine line dividing the two and sometimes… read full article

Independent traveling can lead to incredible life experiences. Wherever you’re going, whatever you’re doing, if you’re going solo, always consider your personal safety.

Here are five safe travel tips:

1. Travel with companions

Avoid traveling solo constantly in every destination. Mix up your itineraries instead… read full article

Myriad travel resources will tell you that Turin houses one of the best cinema collections, and the world’s second finest Egyptian museum; that it’s the birthplace of solid chocolate, and home to international megacompanies Nutella, Fiat, and Martini. Her… read full article

Cruise lines, resort package deals, and air traveling may easily encounter thousands of dollars. You can invest more or less of that money on your trip and may take a risk of losing it altogether.

A few people either do not think of having a travel insurance policy or… read full article

The impression that immediately springs to mind at the thought of driving on the Spanish mainland is of reckless, testosterone fuelled, suntanned Hispanic males recklessly forcing your rented Fiat Cinquecento careering off a remote mountain road, into a dry riverbed 600 feet below.

OK! so maybe that’s a… read full article

Want to travel alone and don’t know how?

We wonder how some friends or family can manage to travel solo since we are too scared to do it because we don’t know the benefits it gives over group traveling as for example total freedom of meeting more people. People… read full article

Although India has become a hot tourist destination in the resent years, there must be many of you who would be coming here for the first time. Apart from the cultural differences, there are many other things to remember when you are in India. Indian Railways is the… read full article

You might love India, you might hate it; but one thing’s for sure – you’ll never be unaffected by it. This country of a billion is more than just an assault on the senses, as travel writers like to call it. It’s vast, noisy, incredibly diverse, ostentatious, incredibly wealthy, dirt poor, simple… read full article

India can be challenging for a Western female traveler. It is generally safe, but to make things easier, here are some tips for the trip:

• Come prepared for being the center of attention

Often it is friendly and curious, and people can… read full article

Monkeys are a very popular tourist attraction in Thailand. People enjoy watching and feeding them but should be careful, because monkeys can be very clever and steal food and belongings.

When you visit the monastery overlooking the thinnest part of in Prachuap Khiri… read full article

Although India is a beautiful country with friendly people, there are many things that people coming from other countries take for granted, about safety issues. As you come out of the airport on landing, you are on a new adventure! So, before you plan your vacation in India… read full article

Australia boasts thousands of kilometers of beautiful beaches. Australian beaches are well prepared for emergencies, and the life saving and medical services are very reliable.

Here are the things you need to know if you are on vacation in Australia and want to explore the fantastic sandy beaches of… read full article

According to AAA (American Automobile Association), more than a million and a half car accidents each year can be attributed to driver distraction. Around 24% of these crashes are a direct result of drivers being distracted by children in the backseat.

As anyone who has… read full article