The Grand Bazaar has been a feature of Istanbul for over 700 years; an open air marketplace, filled with noise and colour where carpets, jewellery, hats and clothing purchases are all subject to fierce, but friendly, haggling. However, that traditional image of shopping in Turkey’s biggest city is under threat as today’s more affluent generation demand shiny glass and metal malls so they can shop…

In 2007, Egypt made $7.4 million from tourism alone, highlighting two things – just how important foreign visitors are to the country’s economy, and just how many reasons there are for those visits. As one of the world leaders in attracting the intrepid traveller and the more casual sightseer, Egypt owes much to its ancestors for providing such an unmatched cluster of wonders in one…

Although Europe is the second smallest continent in the world, it is perhaps one of the most culturally diverse land masses on earth. From medieval fortresses and gothic architecture, to modern metropolises and massive mountain ranges, there is certainly a lot of variety squeezed into this compact continent. And whilst the likes of France, Germany and the UK will no doubt be at the top…

The Vltava is the Czech Republic’s longest river at 430km long. It takes its name from the old Germanic words “wilt ahwa” which translated means wild water. A little known fact about the river is that it actually had a small planet named after it. In August 2002, the Vltava hit the headlines for all the wrong reasons when it flooded and caused major damage…

It’s not hard to see why Boston is so popular with tourists, with a rich culture being prevalent throughout the city and attracting tourists from all walks of life; alongside which there are a number of different activities and attractions on offer. Perhaps as a result of its intellectual reputation, Boston is considered a highly cultured city with more than 100 colleges and universities located…