The path of Poirot
Like the famous detective, Gavin Bell travels the classic Orient Express route across Europe, at a fraction of the cost.
Keys to the cities
A Bordeaux bolthole for $120 a night? A riverside retreat in Lisbon for the same? Here's our guide to some of Europe's best-value hotels and guesthouses this season.
A stroll in the city of sultans
The magic of Istanbul is best discovered on foot, writes Ben Groundwater.
All stops on the Danube Express
From Istanbul to Budapest, via Bulgaria and Transylvania, Ian Cowie watches the passage of ambition and history.
The problem with staying in hostels
They're cheap, and they're social. But hostels have a habit of ruining your travel plans.
A six-strong spin on religion
THE world is full of interesting and unusual religious practices, from worshipping cows to eating only fish on Fridays.
Byzantine encounters
Beyond Istanbul's golden triangle, John Brunton observes life in the city's historic Fener neighbourhood.
Summer on the Mediterranean
My parents are interested in taking a Mediterranean cruise in September. I am trying to find upmarket, smaller ships.
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Bulging mosques with tall spires poke out from hilly Istanbul, possessing the most beguiling and spectacular waterfronts of anywhere. The only city to fall across two continents, Asia and Europe, this is a fascinating modern and historic metropolis. Gaze in awe at its spectacular Bosphorus, and shop the Grand Bazaar. Sample freshly caught fish from its harbour vendors, and find the famed harem of Topkapi Palace.