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Balloons, baths and poppy-seed cuisine: discover Afyonkarahisar

In partnership with GoTürkiye

In Afyonkarahisar, hot air balloons drift over 3,000-year-old Phrygian rock carvings, mineral-rich thermal springs have drawn visitors since 1200 BC, and poppy seeds define a UNESCO-recognised culinary tradition.

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Corporate patronage of the arts is reshaping İstanbul's global image

In partnership with goturkiye.com & DEİK

From Sabancı's Yoko Ono exhibition to İstanbul Modern's Renzo Piano building, Turkish conglomerates are investing heavily in culture to boost the city's global appeal.

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Troy's ruins, Bozcaada's vines: Çanakkale's long history

In partnership with GoTürkiye

From the mythical walls of Troy to the ancient vineyards of Bozcaada, Çanakkale's history stretches back thousands of years and still shapes daily life in this corner of Türkiye today.

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Marmaris: sailing gulets, ancient ruins and Türkiye's pine honey capital

In partnership with GoTürkiye

Most visitors come to Marmaris for the sea, but it's the pine forest above it that shapes much of what makes this stretch of Türkiye's coast distinct.

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Ankara designated 2026 tourism capital of the Turkic world

In partnership with GoTürkiye

Ankara is asserting its role as a vital cultural hub following its official designation as the 2026 Tourism Capital of the Turkic world.

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İstanbul luxury: where ancient heritage meets the Bosphorus

In partnership with GoTürkiye

From Ottoman palaces to ancient rituals, İstanbul is redefining high-end travel by rooting modern sophistication in its deep cultural history.

Sci-Tech

Japan’s new space pioneers

In partnership with The Government of Japan

Japan is transforming space technology into commercial solutions to safeguard Earth’s increasingly crowded orbit.

Sci-Tech

Inside Japan’s biotech scene: personalised DNA and cancer care

In partnership with The Government of Japan

As Japan faces the challenges of a rapidly ageing population, homegrown biotech pioneers are redefining the boundaries of preventative medicine and precision oncology.

Travel News

Why skiing will be free this winter in a French Alpine resort

The struggling Saint-Colomban-des-Villards has taken the unprecedented decision to make skiing free this winter.

Destinations

Where are Americans travelling in Europe this holiday season?

New data reveals the top European destinations for US travellers this winter - with Vienna and Copenhagen among rising stars.

Adventures

Mount Nemrut and the Euphrates: history shaped by stone and water

In partnership with GoTürkiye

In Türkiye’s southeast, monumental archaeology meets living tradition. From the summit of Mount Nemrut to the banks of the Euphrates, this region reflects shifting power, belief and adaptation.

Adventures

Rafting, running and flying high in Rize’s Fırtına Valley

In partnership with GoTürkiye

Wild rivers, alpine trails and a dose of adrenaline—Rize is Türkiye’s adventure capital. From rapids to ridgelines, we head deep into the Black Sea region for a high-energy journey.

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Discover Podkarpackie: Bieszczady hikes, traditional cuisine and Renaissance castle in Poland

In partnership with Polish Tourism Organisation

Forget crowded city breaks, Podkarpackie in south-eastern Poland serves up wild mountain trails, hearty farmhouse cooking and even a night in a Renaissance castle.

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Antalya’s other side: ruins, canyons and mountains beyond the beach

In partnership with GoTürkiye

Away from the resorts, Antalya reveals a different rhythm, where ancient cities, wild canyons and high mountain trails offer a deeper look at Türkiye’s Mediterranean coast.

Cult

Gabala Music Festival: Six days of opera and jazz in the Caucasus

In partnership with Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Every summer, the Gabala International Music Festival turns this Azerbaijani mountain resort into an open-air stage, hosting world-class jazz, opera and orchestras against the backdrop of the Caucasus.

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Eco-luxury and wellness in Bodrum: golf, gulets and the Aegean coast

In partnership with GoTürkiye

Bodrum offers more than beaches. From organic golf resorts to yoga at sea and coastal diving, this Aegean destination is redefining luxury through nature, wellness, and local heritage.

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Exploring Konya: where history, mysticism and tradition converge

In partnership with GoTürkiye

In this episode of Explore Türkiye, we travel to Konya to uncover its rich layers of history, Seljuk architecture, and the spiritual depth of the Mevlevi Dervish Sema ceremony.

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Bursa: Silk, history, and the flavours of an Ottoman legacy

In partnership with GoTürkiye

In this episode of Explore Türkiye, we visit Bursa, a city of silk, Ottoman heritage, and rich culinary traditions, discovering its historic markets, charming villages, and the famous İskender Kebab.

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İstanbul’s creative renaissance: contemporary art and sustainability in the cultural capital

In partnership with GoTürkiye

In this episode of Explore Türkiye, we uncover how İstanbul’s contemporary art scene fuses heritage with innovation, from major museums to artists like Deniz Sağdıç reshaping creativity and impact.

Modern Nomads

Kazakhstan's Yurts: From tradition to modern design

In partnership with MDQ

In this episode of Modern Nomads, we travel to Kazakhstan's Almaty region to discover the rich history and innovative transformations of the yurt, a symbol of nomadic resilience and adaptability.

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