“The mysterious and sublime seal that unites Europe to Asia,” was how the French writer Gérard de Nerval wrote of Istanbul in the 19th century after visiting what he called the most beautiful city in the world. Turkey's largest city has changed immensely over the last two centuries, and even since I first arrived here in 2009, yet it retains an alluring power that has enchanted travellers throughout history, witha breathtaking setting straddling the European and Asian shores of the Bosphorus Strait. After 16 years of living here — first as a student and then as a journalist, most recently as a breaking news correspondent for Reuters — I am still astonished by the vibrancy and rich culture of this city of 16 million people. Walking through its streets, you can’t help but feel the weight...
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• British studio launches trailer in presence of Minister Riyas • Kerala Tourism partners with UK studio and filmmaker Charlotte Fantelli Kerala Tourism’s efforts to expand its footprints across continents has got a vigorous impetus with the globally acclaimed Apple TV Series ‘Car and Country: Quest’ showcasing the unique experience of driving through the ‘God’s Own Country’. The 10-minute trailer of the latest season of ‘Car and Country: Quest’, a collaborative initiative of Kerala Tourism and Searchlight Productions UK, was launched at a programme at Hyatt Regency in Thiruvananthapuram with state Tourism Minister P A Mohamed Riyas as the chief guest at the event. A unique travel and automotive adventure series premiered on Apple TV that takes viewers on a mesmeric journe...
Read MoreDirect flights to Greenland mark new era for fisheries-dependent island Cruises offer economic benefits but pose environmental risks to polar regions Hurtigruten investing in technology to reduce cruise ship emissions Stricter regulations needed to manage impact of tourist numbers Need for balanced economic strategies to curb over-reliance on tourism This June, a United Airlines plane will touch down in Nuuk, capital of Greenland. The Boeing 737 aircraft will look unremarkable as it decelerates down the runway – but its arrival, after a four-hour flight from Newark, New Jersey, is set to mark the beginning of a new era for the world’s largest island. Greenland – a vast territory that is home to fewer than 60,000 people – has until now remained at the very edge of tou...
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