Istanbul

"Nestled in dense forest in Transylvania, the story of Bran Castle is worthy of a tale as famous as the one that draws people here. Bram Stoker's Dracula was inspired by Vlad the Impaler..."

"Hilly Pittsburgh boasts two funiculars: the Monongahela and Duquesne inclines. Both dating back to the late 19th century, they trundle up the dauntingly steep Mount Washington slope..."

"Istanbul is where East meets West. Experience the comforts of modern Turkey with its malls, galleries and clubs, or else delight in the traditional Turkish bazaars, palaces and mosques..."