Sultanahmet is the historic heart of Istanbul, the most famous of Turkey’s cities. It may not be the capital but it’s the only city in the world that sits astride Europe and Asia. Just a few months after we visited Istanbul in 2013, it was gripped by the worst riots in years. Historic Sultanahmet escaped…
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The magical desert of Wadi Rum, Jordan
There are some places on our delicate planet that live long in the memory. The desert of Wadi Rum in Jordan is one. One early spring evening, perched on a rock high above the desert floor, we watched the sun go down on the horizon. We stood in awe as it slipped slowly behind the…