“Den franske sal” a hidden gem in Oslo. Iran's top 10 tourist destinations – in pictures. The forgotten land of colours: a trip through Iran's Persian Gulf. “This rock is a dragon, left here before the last great war.”
“Look at the top of the cliff. We call that rock Ferdowsi, as it looks from afar like the great poet.” Locals have stories for the rocks and cliffs that resemble birds, animals or mythical creatures. “We grew up with our grandparents taking us on long walks and telling us about the rocks,” says Ali Hormuzi, a 44-year-old resident. Colourful mountains in shades of pink, red, purple and yellow overlook shorelines where turtles and flamingos roam or sunbathe.
Soho House Berlin. Soho House was founded in London in 1995 as a home from home for people working in creative fields.
There are now 12 Houses located in the UK, Berlin, New York, West Hollywood, Miami, Chicago and Toronto, with a thirteenth coming soon to Istanbul. Unlike other club concepts, which often focus on wealth and status, we aim to assemble communities of members that have something in common: namely, a creative soul. Pieces of Ve - Travel & Food and Food & TravelPieces of Ve. The 10 largest ski resorts in Norway. Norway's skiing secrets. The only sound as I slide along is the whoosh of metal blades on ice and the panting of the huskies.
Top 10 Night Clubs in Istanbul — Witt Magazine. Night life in Istanbul is huge.
There are many popular establishments — some aged over thirty years old and some very down to date. Being such a big city with several city centers, Istanbul has more than one entertainment destination. On the Asian side Caddebostan “barlar sokağı” — a street of pubs on Iskele Street — and Kadife Street, both in the Kadıköy district, have a lot to offer. On the European side, night clubs aren’t concentrated in one location. There are numerous venues spread out over Nişantaşı in the Şişli district, Ortaköy in the Beşiktaş district or Taksim, Istiklal Street and Nevizade in the Beyoğlu district.
Partying By the Sea — Ortaköy Anjelique — Located on the shore of Bosphorus, it goes without saying that this three storey mansion offers a good view as well as a broad variety of food. Address: Muallim Naci cad. 360 Istanbul, ready for another wild night. 10 of the best high-end restaurants in Istanbul. La Mouette This restaurant is located on the terrace of Beyoğlu's Tomtom Suites hotel.
It has a superb view of the old city, but, more importantly, it has the talents of two young chefs who are doing stellar work using locally-sourced ingredients. Their imaginative take on the Turkish staple Arnavut ciğeric (Albanian-style liver) is reminiscent of foie gras and is among the more sublime dishes found in town. The 5 Best Spas in Istanbul. Tarihi ve Mimari Doku - Ayasofya Hamam. “Umut ederim ki, zamanın sonuna ve kıyamete dek yaptıklarıma göz gezdirecek temiz yürekli dostlar, çabamdaki ciddiyet ve gayreti öğrendiklerinde; insaflı bir gözle bakıp, beni hayır dualarıyla yad ederler, inşallah.”
Use a ‘Fake’ Location to Get Cheaper Plane Tickets. I can’t explain airline pricing but I do know some plane tickets can be cheaper depending on where you buy them or, even better, where you appear to buy them from. This is all about leveraging foreign currencies and points-of-sale to your advantage. For reasons I never quite understood, every time I tried to book a domestic flight in another country, the prices were always exorbitant. The 20 most hipster neighbourhoods in the world. From Berlin to Barcelona, Tallinn to Tokyo, take a tour of the 20 coolest hipster neighbourhoods of the world.
Graduate, alternative cinema lover and ‘semi-pro’ photographer? Listen to indie folk, eat organic and drink craft beer. If you have recognized yourself in this description, well, maybe you're a bit ‘hipster’ too. Ultra skinny jeans, checked shirt - check, moustache for him, polka dot dress for her… Hipsters around the world have their favourite places and Skyscanner has identified 20 of the most hipster. Travel tips: Oslo’s trendy new suburb Grünerløkka, and the week’s best deals. Why go?
It’s been said that when a man is tired of Oslo he’s probably been there for three days. While it’s true the Norwegian capital lacks some of the carefree charm of its Scandinavian neighbours, there are pockets of cool if you know where to look. In the east of the city, once-gritty Grünerløkka has undergone a transformation from rundown industrial district to a vibrant, arty neighbourhood which could give cool Copenhagen or style-savvy Stockholm a run for their money. What to do Spend a day or two exploring the area’s vintage and designer shops and galleries, or rummaging through the stalls at the Birkelunden Sunday fleamarket. Where to stay. Weird and wonderful bookshops worldwide – in pictures.
The perfect Christmas gift – bgift. Jeg er en norsk utlending - Utrop. Utlendinger er ikke noe som plutselig landet på Fornebu en dag tidlig på 70-tallet.
Jeg ble utlending en vinterdag på Hedemarken i 1982.
Rainbow world: the most colourful places on Earth – in pictures.