Turkey

"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..."

"Round off your holiday with an included excursion to 'The Sound of Music' mecca Salzburg, one of Europe's best preserved historic cities, and hardly changed since the days of Mozart..."

"This dynamic destination strikes a balance between modernizing forces and tradition, with cosmopolitan cities and high-end coastal resorts contrasting with remote rural settlements..."

"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..."

"From the Hittite deities carved on tiles in the 18th century BC, to the arabesque floral pottery that adorned the Ottoman court, Turkey has a rich heritage that informs its newer ceramics..."