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


Switzerland: The Grand Trunk Route

From Alpine passes, a dozen Unesco World Heritage Sites to scores of beautiful lakes, you would’nt want to miss a thing on the many-splendoured Grand Tour Of Switzerland.


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


Swish set

Skip the hiking trails and cowbells and opt for Switzerland’s glam trio: Geneva, Zürich and Bern