Tag archives for Istanbul
Spring is upon us (at least for those of us in the Northern Hemisphere), and we’re embracing it with open arms by highlighting seasonal must-dos from our amazing I Heart My City community.
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I have to laugh when I see things like “rented” swans, petal-strewn hotel beds, and string-quartet serenades. That’s why I asked 10 concierges in some of my favorite cities what they would recommend to the most discerning of guests for a night of off-the-beaten-path romance — whether it’s Valentine’s Day, a wedding proposal, or simply a much-needed date night.
The Radar: Spiritual Escapes in Europe, Istanbul’s Best Museums, Explore Phnom Penh
Posted by Erin Spencer on July 27, 2012 
The Radar: The top travel news, stories, trends, and ideas from across the web. Got Radar? Follow us on Twitter @NatGeoTraveler and tag your favorite travel stories from the Web #ngtradar. Check back on the blog for our roundups.
Photos: Where You Went
Posted by Intelligent Travel on April 24, 2012 
Belize, the Seychelles, Madrid? We’re practically salivating over here. Here’s a taste of where our Facebook friends went this weekend.
Istiklal: The Heart (and Stomach) of Istanbul
Posted by Katherine Gypson on February 23, 2012 
By Katherine Gypson A Turkish friend once told me that to understand Turkey all you need to do is take a walk down Istiklal Caddesi — the main pedestrian shopping area of Istanbul that hums with energy late into the night and hosts everything from street musicians to sophisticated clubbing to protests. “Istiklal,” she said,…
The Radar: Best Cities for Kids, Packing for a Train Trip, Get Paid to Travel
Posted by Anna Scalamogna on November 4, 2011 
Cities can be as much fun for kids as they are for adults. From Istanbul to Singapore, Lonely Planet ranks their top vacation choices for both generations. [Lonely Planet] Trains can be a quick and easy way to get around places like Europe, but deciding what to pack isn’t always as simple. A few quick…
Photos: Where You Went
Posted by Intelligent Travel on September 20, 2011 
We are always impressed by our community’s passion for travel and exploration. That’s why every Friday we ask you the same question on Facebook: Where are you traveling this weekend?
The Radar: Small Towns for Study Abroad, Istanbul’s Ice Museum, Fliers Choose Wi-Fi
Posted by Giovanna Palatucci on September 20, 2011 
The Radar: Top travel news, stories, trends, and ideas from across the web. Got Radar? Follow us on Twitter @NatGeoTraveler and tag your favorite travel stories from the web #ngtradar. Check back the next day for our daily roundup.
The Radar: Google Launches Flight Search, How to Pack Your Bike, Istanbul Like a Local
Posted by Giovanna Palatucci on September 14, 2011 The Radar: Top travel news, stories, trends, and ideas from across the web. Got Radar? Follow us on Twitter @NatGeoTraveler and tag your favorite travel stories from the web #ngtradar. Check back the next day for our daily roundup.
The Radar: Ultimate Guide to Istanbul, Tanzania Lodge Aids Street Children, South London Eats
Posted by Giovanna Palatucci on May 19, 2011 
Our ultimate guide to Istanbul includes restaurants, hotels, cultural tips, and must-dos. [Traveler] The Watoto Foundation in Tanzania is helping children get off the streets and rebuild their lives. The foundation provides education, language skills, and ultimately job training to work with the foundation’s Kiboko Lodge, considered the world’s only hotel lodge run completely by…
Beyoglu: A Soho in the Heart of Istanbul
Posted by Intelligent Travel on October 15, 2010 In our October cover story, Pico Iyer writes of the wonders of Istanbul, the “City of the Future.” Writer Emilie Harting just returned from a visit herself, and delves deeper into the neighborhood of Beyoglu. “Stay in Beyoglu,” advised my Turkish friend Haldun when I was planning a trip to Istanbul, his hometown. The…
Istanbul’s Boutique Hotel Views
Posted by Intelligent Travel on May 20, 2010 National Geographic Traveler contributing writer Don Webster is almost always on the road. Today he sends a dispatch about his favorite boutique hotel in Istanbul. While I’m a long-time fan of Istanbul‘s boutique hotels (a decade-old trend that just seems to keep improving), there’s a new favorite on the horizon. As a rule, these places…
My City Celebrates: Aysegul’s Istanbul
Posted by I Heart My City on December 8, 2009 This year, inspired by our ever-popular “I Heart My City” series on Intelligent Travel, we’re reveling in the holiday season by asking our readers to share their favorite ways to celebrate in their cities. Today’s city-lover is Aysegul Surenkok, who shows us what Christmas is like in Istanbul. What to share the things that make…
Istanbul’s Whirling Dervishes
Posted by Intelligent Travel on November 3, 2009 Managing Editor Scott Stuckey has just returned from Turkey and got an insider’s look at Istanbul’s famous Whirling Dervishes. I first heard the term “Whirling Dervishes” as a young child and, reasonably enough, surmised that they were dervishes who loved to whirl. What a dervish was, exactly, remained a mystery to me until last Friday,…
Istanbul Eats
Posted by Intelligent Travel on October 29, 2009 Traveler managing editor Scott S. Stuckey is just back from a trip to Turkey, and suggests the best places to grab a bite. Today, October 29, is Turkey’s Independence Day, marking the 86th anniversary of the founding of the Turkish Republic. During my visit to Istanbul last week, in anticipation of the celebrations and fireworks…
Rethinking Shanty Towns
Posted by Katie Knorovsky on January 24, 2008 Generally speaking, travelers tend to eschew slums in their urban itineraries. But Robert Neuwirth—a journalist who spent two years living in four squatter communities in Brazil, Kenya, India, and Turkey—considers these shanty towns vibrant neighborhoods worthy of exploration. After all, one in six people on the planet are considered squatters (that’s one billion people), an…
Cow Parade
Posted by Jeannette Kimmel on January 9, 2008 Who knew the words "cow" and "fine art" would ever be used in the same sentence? But apparently, this combination has become the world’s largest public art event. It all began in 1998, when a Zurich sculptor made 812 fiberglass, life-size cows for local artists to decorate. The cows were placed all around the city,…
