Istanbul: The Historic Pera Palace Hotel

From Mustafa Kemal Atatürk himself to the enigmatic Mata Hari, this iconic hotel built in 1892 has played host to some of the most tenacious personalities of the 20th century


The big 5: Heritage trails

From the pyramids of Egypt to the oriental splendours of Samarkand to the Inca Trail in Peru and more – a to-go list of places for heritage-diggers