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Istanbul

Istanbul - Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner with Liam Smith

Liam Smith Laing, head chef at La Petite Maison Istanbul, reveals his favourite places to eat in the Turkish capital: he names UKardesler Cafe, Yeni Lokanta and Münferit

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Bizon Studio, Moda, Istanbul

In the heart of Moda, Istanbul’s up and coming arts district, you’ll find Bizon Studio. Renowned for its ever-changing window displays, glazed porcelain, framed sketches, otherworldly sculptures and intricately crafted jewellery, Bizon has rapidly become one of the area’s must-visit ateliers since opening in 2011. Founded by close friends and former Fine Art students Murat Gökçe Yilmaz and Seçil Abdişler, Bizon is the realisation of their life’s work

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TV is a lie

The Ouseburn has undergone a dramatic transformation in recent times, from an industrial wasteland to an area of cultural regeneration.

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Room 2102, Raffles, Istanbul

Raffles Istanbul has only been open for a few months, but, is set to become one of Istanbul’s iconic hotels. It asserts its class with Arola, a modern Catalan restaurant by Michelin-star chef Sergi Arola; Writers Bar, a cosy niche; the larger and busier Long Bar; Rocca, the all-day-dining restaurant; the rooftop Pool Bar & Grill; and the magnificent Raffles Spa