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A bit of history in every sweet bite

By Lonely Planet
Pastéis de belém, Lisbon

From cheesecake in New York to waffles in Ghent, these six cities have at least one signature dessert to try.
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Drawing on experience: Istanbul

By Tim Baynes
Drawing on experience Istanbul

Have book and pen, will travel.
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Top five Istanbul cooking courses and food tours

By Virginia Maxwell, Lonely Planet
Spice Bazaar

Turkey’s largest city is a dream destination for everyone who loves to eat and cook, as an ever-increasing number of cooking courses and food-focussed walking tours are on offer.
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A perfect day in Istanbul

By Virginia Maxwell, Lonely Planet
Blue Mosque

Take a 90-minute Bosphorus cruise, hop from one continent to another, explore the cobbled streets of the Old City and sip a cocktail at a glamorous rooftop bar.
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Unmissable experiences in Istanbul

By Lonely Planet
Istanbul harbour

The Turkish city, a bridge between Europe and Asia, is full of endlessly fascinating contradictions.
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Istanbul in pictures

By Lonely Planet
The Bosphorus

From the Bosphorus to the Grand Bazaar, the pretty views around Istanbul.

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