Splendid “Türkiye” never disappoints

 ABOVE: Ariel view of Turkey's largest city, Istanbul, at dawn from the European part of the city. (PHOTO: iStock) Türkiye’s Culture Route Festivals in Istanbul & Ankara are a treasure trove of arts and culture.  One of my favourite destinations in the world is “Türkiye.” I say “Türkiye,” not “Turkey,” because in

Across Two Continents: Visiting the Ancient Byzantine Capital

 All photos taken by Isabel Payne. Dating back to as early as 660BC, Istanbul has a very colourful palette of cultures and history. The city we know today has undergone huge transformations over time. Founded as Byzantium in 660BC, and then later renamed Constantinople in 330AD, the city was the