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Seeking Hotel to Review in Istanbul 9/9-10/2025

I am looking for an upscale hotel in ISTANBUL open to hosting journalists in exchange for coverage on September 9 and 10, as well as recommendations for food tours. I will be happy to provide sample articles from the magazines I am working with. I am wrapping a press trip on the 9th, scheduled to leave the 10th, and may be able to move my return to the 11th. Also looking for food tour recommendations.

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10 extraordinary adventures in Turkey

  Turkey/Türkiye with its diverse landscapes and breathtaking natural beauty, offers a playground of thrilling outdoor activities for adventure seekers. From soaring mountains and pristine beaches to ancient ruins and deep valleys, the country's geography sets the stage for an adrenaline-pumping experience. Whether you're a hiker, a water sports enthusiast, or a nature lover seeking an adrenaline rush, Turkey has something to offer. In this blog, we will take you on a journey through some of…

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Seeking Istanbul for Editorial Projects this September

I will be on a press trip to Aegean Turkey from September 2-9, and wanted to add a couple of extra nights in Istanbul. I am looking for an Istanbul property open to hosting a journalist in exchange for articles in upscale publications for one or two nights. (I will provide recently published PDFs from the publications) covering a variety of topics. I am also looking for interesting food tours, restaurant recommendations, shopping recommendations, museums, and other points of interest. You are…

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Istanbul boasts two of ´10 of the World´s Most Magnificent Mosques´

Zen zeee Hagia Sophia Its current iteration (above), now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was built in 537 as the cathedral of Constantinople under the Byzantine emperor Justinian I, Hagia Sophia (Greek for "Holy Wisdom") was turned into a mosque by the Ottomans when they conquered the city 1453 and remained one until 1935, when it became a museum. The vast interior can hold up to 4,000 and among other elements features 107 massive columns; huge wooden roundels with Arabic calligraphy, added…

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