Historic Building in Istanbul: Traces of Three Empires and a Republic
A historic building, with each floor representing a different period, is now up for sale. Located on Alayköşkü Street in Cagaloglu, Istanbul,…
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Asia
Asia travel guide on PenguFly: top attractions, best places to visit, routes and practical tips — plus cheap flight ideas to plan your trip to Asia.
A Guide to Shopping in Phuket
Thailand's largest island is famous for its beaches, but it is also a surprisingly good place to shop — from glossy air-conditioned…
Azerbaijan: A Guide to the Land of Fire
Where Eastern Europe meets Western Asia, Azerbaijan is a land of dramatic contrasts — snow-capped Caucasus peaks and semi-desert, ancient walled towns…
Shanghai: A Guide to China’s Dazzling Metropolis
Shanghai is China's largest city and its financial powerhouse — a dazzling metropolis where old temples and colonial-era boulevards sit in the…
A Holiday in Cyprus: Beaches, Ruins and Mountains
The third-largest island in the Mediterranean, Cyprus pairs reliable sunshine and golden beaches with ancient ruins, mountain villages and some of the…
Where to Stay in Goa: A Guide to North and South
Goa, India's smallest state, is its most popular beach destination — a sunny strip of the Arabian Sea coast with a laid-back,…
Kas: Turkey’s Laid-Back Resort on the Turquoise Coast
Tucked into the pine-clad mountains of Turkey's Turquoise Coast, Kaş is one of the loveliest and most laid-back resorts in the country.…
Bangladesh and Dhaka: A Traveller’s Introduction
Tucked into South Asia at the head of the Bay of Bengal, Bangladesh is one of the world's most densely populated countries…
The Many Names of Beijing, from Shuntian Fu to Today
Beijing, the capital of China, has carried many names across its 3,000-year history — and each one tells part of the story…
Istanbul: A Guide to the City of Constantinople
Straddling two continents, Istanbul is one of the world's great cities — a place where Europe meets Asia and Christianity meets Islam.…
Bangkok: A Guide to Thailand’s Capital
Once known as Siam, Thailand is the most-visited country in Southeast Asia — and its capital, Bangkok, is the gateway for almost…
Armenia: A Guide to the Ancient Land of the Caucasus
A small, ancient country in the South Caucasus, Armenia rewards visitors with dramatic mountain scenery, some of the oldest churches on earth,…