May 10, 2012

Donald J. Trump and daughter Ivanka Trump visited Istanbul on Friday, April 20th to celebrate the opening of the highly anticipated Trump Towers Mall. The visit comes on the heels of the official opening one day earlier, which was attended by Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Differentiating itself in the sector with its concept, architecture and...

May 6, 2012

With its ambiance befitting a culture capital, its relaxed atmosphere and colors, Akaretler Row Houses has become Istanbul’s new life and arts center with its colorful art galleries, cafes and which offer different tastes, restaurants and attractive stores. The elegant row houses in the Akaretler district of Istanbul, just off the shore road from...

May 5, 2012

Nisantasi is one of the most sophisticated, trendy neighborhoods of Istanbul and is famous for its stunning Art Nouveau apartment buildings and its plethora of designer label stores. It is undoubtedly Istanbul’s most elegant quarter of and it’s home to several prominent figures of the Turkish jet-set, culture and art. There are refreshingly large choice...

May 5, 2012

Istanbul, a city spanning two continents and the site of many civilizations throughout history, also draws attention as a unique visual backdrop for international filmmakers thanks to its cultural and historical significance. Istanbul, which has recently been hosting the James Bond film crew in its historical neighborhoods, has long been a popular destination...

May 3, 2012

Tripadvisor’s Top 10 World Destinations list for 2012 has been released, with Olympic-ready London taking the top spot and last year’s winner, Istanbul, coming in 7th. Awards are a significant boost to any destination’s reputation and the 2011/2012 summer season saw a real increase in tourism in Istanbul, no doubt influenced by accolades, such as the...