Most visitors come to Istanbul for its history and culture, but the city also offers plenty of beaches. Discover the best beaches around the Black Sea, the Sea of Marmara and the Princes’ Islands.

The Basilica Cistern, one of Istanbul’s most visited attractions, has been closed following a legal dispute between the Turkish state and Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality. Many see the case as part of the growing political struggle over Turkey’s largest city.

A sunset cruise on the Bosphorus is one of Istanbul’s most popular experiences. My partner and I joined a small yacht cruise with friends to see what it was really like. Here’s our experience of two hours on the water with wine, snacks and some of the best views Istanbul has to offer.

Coloring Istanbul is a bilingual adult colouring book that combines creativity with the city’s history and landmarks. A charming and unusual souvenir for anyone who loves Istanbul.

Travelling to Türkiye with ADHD medication or prescription medicine? Here’s what to know about documentation, doctor’s letters, original packaging and travelling with medication to Türkiye.

Discover retro shopping in Istanbul’s Yeldeğirmeni district in Kadıköy. Explore thrift stores packed with vintage jackets, denim, sneakers, bags and unique second hand finds at low prices.

Why is the German Fountain standing in the middle of Sultanahmet in Istanbul? The story behind the small green pavilion leads directly into Imperial Germany, the Ottoman Empire and European power politics around 1900.

Hidden inside Hagia Sophia, a Viking carved his name into the marble over 1,000 years ago. The story of Halvdan changes how we see Constantinople.

I’ve released the electronic pop album Tales from the Bosporus today - a project built around vocals, international collaboration, and a sound shaped by Istanbul’s past and present. YouTube - Spotify - Apple Music Electronic pop. Melodies. Vocals up front. As composer, lyricist and co-producer, I keep myself in the background as a backing voice, while the vocals take the lead. Miklagard is a nod to my own Viking-rooted identity and the name the Vikings gave Constantinople. I

1. maj 1977 endte i blod på Taksim Plads i Istanbul. 34 døde. I dag er pladsen lukket for demonstrationer - og historien bruges stadig politisk.

Kamondo i Galata er kendt for sin særlige hexagonale form. Læs historien om familien bag, arkitekturen og hvorfor alle stopper op her.

Is Turkish Odyssey worth your time? This three-volume work goes far beyond the guidebook - connecting history, culture and geography across Turkey in a way most travel books don’t.