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Tripadvisor has just published it’s annual top hotel awards for 2023, based on the reviews that travellers leave on its website, and Asian hotels rate highly. Six Asian properties ranked in the prestigious World’s Top 10 Hotels category, and of the Top 25 Hottest New Hotels globally, 12 are in Asia. Here’s a rundown of the Asian winners.
One of the most unusual of the historical attractions in the ancient city of Istanbul is the Basilica Cistern. This underground water storage facility is a gigantic architectural and engineering feat which can again be visited since it reopened last year after structural renovations. With a new light show now incorporated into the experience, it’s been described as both magical and mystical.
Asia is home to many superstitions and beliefs, some of which date back centuries. Whilst many Westerners may scoff at the rituals that supposedly bring health, wealth and happiness, millions of people continue to follow traditions to bring luck that have been handed down through generations. We take a look at some of the rituals you’ll likely come across in the coming months.
Turkey is an ideal country in which to embark on a road trip. The highways are good, you can travel at times that suit you, and see popular places before the tour groups arrive or after they’ve left. Here’s an easy-to-drive itinerary that you can do over 10-14 days and see all the best sights in Turkey at a leisurely pace.
