Turkey’s Aegean coastline is dotted with paradise beaches, while all within striking distance of historic ruins, nature and buzzing nightlife. Wise Traveller takes you on a quick spin through the region.
I must explain that this ‘my 5 favorite places’ is actually a teaser for me, as I'm known as the gypsy who loves where she is at any given moment in time. Maybe the heading should be 'My 5 Favorite Places' today while at home. I could name so many destinations that I have meandered around, from the golden sand deserts in Morocco to visiting Buddhist monasteries in Laos, snorkeling with my daughter in Sulawesi, and talking to a giant tortoise in the Seychelles.
Istanbul is a city that assaults the senses as soon as you land. However, amid the ever-whirling atmosphere, you can find places that quietly reflect its history, culture, and people. Step into the city with Wise Traveller's treasure trove of ideas to make your stay memorable.
Izmir is often one of the most underrated cities in Turkey. Overlooked by its more glitzy cousins, Istanbul and Bodrum, the nation's third-largest city sits on the Aegean coast, offering a distinctly Western vibe. It effortlessly combines modern living, trendy eateries, and a vibrant nightlife scene with ancient ruins, art and architecture to explore. Simply put, Izmir has it all.
While north Goa offers a buzzing atmosphere for tourists, the southern coastline has a distinctly laidback feel. Wise Traveller spotlights some of the best beaches that have adventurers coming back year after year.
Thousands of jobs are set to be created in the UK hospitality sector with emerging news that Universal is to build a Universal Studios theme park in southern England.
More bucket-list destinations exist for curious travelers that ignite an absorbing fascination with our planet. Destinations that will not only feed your soul but will definitely give you bragging rights about having actually seen them with your own eyes. These earthly idiosyncrasies shout, 'Look at me,' despite their remoteness and hard-to-reach aspects.
Many people travel to explore new cities and ancient monuments, while others wish to embrace dynamic horizons where not a single man-made structure is in sight. The earth is a fairytale of other-worldly landscapes that inspire flights of imagination, such as the ones in this story.
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