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Get Ready for a Changing Istanbul: Top Things You Must Know Before Visiting in 2024
For centuries, Istanbul has captured the world’s imagination as a crossroads between East and West, where ancient empires and modern metropolises converge. As travellers make plans to visit the transcontinental Turkish city in 2024, they’ll discover a destination rapidly evolving while retaining its deep cultural heritage. Major upgrades to Istanbul’s public transportation system are making […]
Istanbul Toy Fair a Playground for the Young and the Young at Heart
The city of Istanbul was abuzz with excitement following the conclusion of the International Istanbul Toy Fair 2024, which ran from March 6th to March 10th. This annual celebration of all things “toyful” drew thousands of visitors from around the world to the historic Turkish city. The massive toy extravaganza takes place at the Tüyap […]
Beating the Call: Istanbul’s Ramadan Drummers Keep the Tradition Alive
As the holy month of Ramadan descends upon Istanbul, a centuries-old tradition echoes through the city’s winding streets and bustling neighbourhoods. Clad in traditional Ottoman-style attires, the city’s Ramadan drummers embark on their nightly rounds, beating their drums in a rhythm that cuts through the pre-dawn stillness. Long before modern alarm clocks and technological conveniences, […]
Top Istanbul Hotel Wins World Travel Awards 2024 in Berlin
The prestigious Çırağan Palace Kempinski in Istanbul was crowned Europe’s Leading Hotel. The 2024 World Travel Awards (WTA) Europe Gala Ceremony in Berlin was the venue award ceremony. A deserved win after fending off fierce competition from the continent’s elite properties. This marks the third time the iconic Ottoman imperial palace-turned-luxury hotel has taken home […]
The Renaissance Masters, including works by Raphael, Titian, and Rubens, are on exhibit in Romein Rome
Here comes a major exhibition that will place you in one of Rome’s famous National Gallery, from March 29 to June 30, 2024. Locals and visitors alike will have the opportunity to see portraits by the Renaissance masters Raphael, Titian, and Peter Paul Rubens. The one-in-a-lifetime occurrence will see the public enjoy the view of […]
Rome in Green: March 17th St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
Mark your calendars for the March 17th St Patrick’s Day celebration in Rome. However, celebrations begin on the 15th of March with the climax being on the 17th of March. The celebration will be extra special because it coincides with the first year of Ireland’s new ambassador to the Holy See. Many questions linger around […]
Resurrecting Roman Revelry: March’s Eternal Celebration of Easter Enchantment in Rome
When you hear the name Rome, the history of Christianity comes to mind. In case you are forgetting, Rome is the home of the Roman Catholic. This means that Christian celebrations are taken seriously in this eternal city, including the Easter celebrations. Rome awakens with religious fervor during Easter week. Palm Sunday will mark the […]
Etruscan Mirrors Exhibition Opens at Copenhagen’s Thorvaldsens Museum
Thorvaldsens Museum in Copenhagen is opening a new exhibition called Genskin (Reflection) tomorrow, March 14, 2023. The exhibition is all about ancient Etruscan mirrors and why they are important to art and history. Visitors will learn about how the Etruscans made these beautiful mirrors and what they meant to their society. The mirrors often have […]