Istanbul used to feel like the center of the world. As the meeting point between East and West and the only capital city in the world straddling two continents, this city has single-handedly defined ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Lela is a London-based writer and editor who covers food and drink. In Istanbul, food is a history lesson in its own right.

Beautiful sunset in Istanbul, Turkey. Blue Mosque most famous landmark of Istanbul is illuminated by pink sunset light. Istanbul is one of those cities that can easily cater to all kinds of ...