Reflecting its location, this 19th-century apartment marries Ottoman heritage with modern flourishes, writes Arifa Akbar.

Set on the third floor of a 19th century building overlooking the Bosphorus, this spacious apartment can comfortably accommodate up to six people in its three bedrooms.

For further information see istanbulplace.com.

Would we have been as accommodating of the annual throng as the Turkish people have been?

Jim Eagles cruises down the watery divide between Europe and Asia.

Peter Calder succumbs to the magic of Istanbul's famous bath houses.

The Turks are so fond of Kiwis they've named a street after us, finds Jim Eagles.

Restaurant reviewer Peter Calder discovers there’s a lot more to eat in Istanbul than doner kebab.

The strange rock formations dotted across the high plateaus of Turkey's Central Anatolia region were formed by a huge volcanic eruption three million years ago. Over time, the ash, lava and mud deposited by the eruption were eroded, creating the area's bizarre 'fairy-chimney' geography, which exists nowhere else on earth.

Craig McClelland is left floating after a magical experience in Central Anatolia.

Mauricio and Charlotte explore the geological fantasy land of Cappadocia and venture up a snow-covered mountain to see some ancient statues.

The cafe culture in Thessaloniki rivals that of New Zealand, giving it a very laid back attitude.