There are numerous prime travel destinations in the world but none quite stand out as much as Turkey, now known as Türkiye. Spread over two continents and serving as a bridge between them, the country offers a uniquely holistic experience full of food, culture, art, and architecture. Increasingly popular thanks to its favourable climate, deep blue skies, hot air balloons,
Claudia Joseph visits Istanbul s Grand Bazaar, which features in the film Skyfall, and iconic Hagia Sophia where scenes from 1963 s From Russia With Love were shot.