When I felt misplaced in my new world, the legends of Mount Qaf gave me a place of endless possibilities and uncensored words, says novelist Elif Shafak
As sterling remains stubbornly weak against the euro and dollar, UK holidaymakers find their money goes much further in Turkey, and travel firms are already reporting a rise in bookings for 2018
This low-key south-coast village with family-friendly beaches, natural rock fires, mountain walks and fantastic food proved just as special on a second visit
Once a church – and a hospital and a museum – it is now a mosque. It is also one of Turkey’s best-preserved late-Byzantine buildings, is free to enter and has much to offer visitors of all faiths or none
Spain is the top destination for British tourists, with 18 million people visiting in 2016, but increased demand is straining resources and prices may rise by up to 10% for 2018 holidays
Right by the city’s retail-heavy İstiklal Caddesi is an elegant space offering tranquillity, free exhibitions and fascinating insights into old Istanbul
For the novelist, Istanbul is rich in Byzantine, Roman and Ottoman history, and is a place where Russian submarines, supertankers and tourist boats all glide through the heart of the city
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