While the Princes Islands are just a short trip from Istanbul, visitors who step onto the ferry leave behind more than just a big city - they depart the trappings of modern life and enter a long-forgotten world of horse-drawn carriages and wistful Victorian mansions. Once a place of exile for Byzantine and Ottoman royalty, today the islands are enjoyed by day trippers who explore their beaches and pine forests. Although it's rare to find real estate for sale on the Princes Islands, a 140 year-old mansion for sale offers not only the chance to experience life as part of this intriguing archipelago, but an opportunity to invest in a successful rental business.
The Sisli neighbourhood of Bomonti is just a stone's throw from the exclusive area of Nisantasi and three kilometres from Taksim Square, yet prices are still favourable. This old town built around a historic brewery has experienced mega-development, with several high-profile names taking advantage of lower land prices to make their mark on this esteemed area.
A step by step all inclusive account of a luxury sailing trip around the Black Sea. Heading from Romania to Istanbul, Turkey - have a read of the trials and tribulations of what it is like to be sailing the seas in Europe in some of the world's best loved sailing routes enjoyed by families each year who are seeking something a little different from the traditional summer holiday to a beach - why not try out your very own sailing holiday to Turkey? After reading these memories, we reckon you will more than want to make your own sailing dreams come true in the Black Sea.