Brenda Farrell | Luxury & Lifestyle Travel

Whenever I fly to or within Turkey, my first choice tends to be  Turkish Airlines.  I have also had very positive experiences with British Airways.  However, my cultural experience begins the minute I check in with Turkish Airlines and I find this appealing.  Without exception, I have been delighted with [...]

Built by Fatih Sultan Mehmet, (the Conqueror) in 1478, Topkapi Palace was the official residence of the Otoman Sultans and the centre of State administration for about 380 years.  To read more about the history of this amazing must-see in Turkey’s capital city, click here You will learn everything you [...]

A  centuries-old mosaic of an angel face has been uncovered at Istanbul’s Haghia Sophia. A former Byzantine cathedral that is now one of the oldest museums in the world, had held its secret  since 1453 when the Ottoman Turks conquered what was then Constantinople and the building was converted to [...]

The Consulate General of Greece in Istanbul is proud to present a new photographic exhibition at the Sismanoglio Megaro (?stiklal cad. No 60), from 19 January until 21 February (opening hours: Mon-Fri: 4 pm-8 pm and Sat-Sun: Noon-8 pm.)  Read more  here

Although the hotel is unfamiliar to me, I am intrigued by the Valentine’s Day menu being promoted by Midtown Hotel, in the Taksim area of Istanbul as part of its February 14 package for couples. Double deluxe room VIP reception Wine & fruit   Live music Dinner A chance to [...]