Jacinta Fabricius

1.4 km pedestrian street lined with restaurants, bars, nightclubs, movie theatres, shopping malls and boutique stores. Dozens of opportunities to try famous Turkish coffee and sweets like baklava and Turkish delight.

The centre of modern Istanbul surrounded by dozens of restaurants, hotels, and retail stores. Home to the Independence Monument, constructed in 1928 to memorialize the founding of the Turkish Republic.

Watch dozens of local fishermen throw their lines over the bridge from dawn to dusk. Dine at a seafood or traditional Turkish restaurant below the bridge. Admire the city from a cruise along the Bosphorus Strait.

One of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world which began as a hub for Mediterranean trade in the 17th century. Now covers over 60 streets with over 4000 stalls. Find everything from clothes, fine jewellery, and knick-knacks to sweets, tea leaves, and spices.

Intricately designed mosque constructed in the early 1600s. One of the most recognizable religious building in the world. As an active place of worship, all visitors must wear long pants and women must also cover their heads and shoulders.

The largest surviving water cistern running underneath Istanbul city constructed in 532 AD. This example of the Byzantine Empire’s engineering prowess is 459 feet long, 229 feet wide, and can hold 100,000 tones of water.

The architectural gem served as a church during the Byzantine Empire, then a mosque during the Ottoman Empire. In 1935, it was converted into a museum and now sees over 3 million visitors through its doors each year to marvel at the 11th-13th century mosaics, frescos, and exquisite architecture, and to say hello to resident Instagram star, Gli the cat.

Tallest building in the world at the time of its construction in 1348. Provides panoramic views of Istanbul at 67 meters high. Previously used as a jail, observatory and watchtower during the Ottoman period.

Explore Istanbul from the heart of the iconic Taksim district. Walk along the famous pedestrian mall, Istiklal Street, to sample Turkish coffee and local baklava or Turkish delight. You’ll be treated to Turkish hospitality by friendly front desk staff. Top off your stay with 360-degree rooftop views of Istanbul from the buffet breakfast restaurant.

No visit to historic port city, Fremantle, is complete without a feast of fish and chips on the waterfront. Although an operational marina for both private and commercial boats, Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour is most popular for the seafood restaurants, bars, and ice-creameries that line its boardwalk.

Perth’s soothing Swan River is the backdrop of Elizabeth Quay and the historic Barrack Street Jetty. Take advantage of a wide range of activities, from leisurely strolls along the river’s edge, to trendy bars, cafes, and restaurants, to playgrounds for children, and even a visit to the controversial-yet-unmissable Bell Tower.

One of the world’s largest areas of natural bushland near a city center. Awe-inspiring views of Perth city, the Swan River, and Darling Ranges. Spend a day visiting the park with bushland walk trails, war memorials, gardens, picnic spots, and children’s playgrounds.

The peak of Perth’s luxury accommodation. Feel pampered with Crown’s legendary personalized service. Notice extra touches of luxury in every room like marble bathrooms, deep soaking bathtubs, and tablet-controlled lighting and entertainment. The massive outdoor pool area will have you thinking you’re in a tropical resort.

Perth may be the most isolated capital city in the world, but remoteness is part of its charm. The city sprawls 100km along Western Australia’s coastline from Yanchep in the north to Mandurah in the south. The Swan River with its iconic black swans is Perth’s epicentre. Cafes and bars are best found along the water’s edge, either by the river or at one of Perth’s world-class sandy beaches. Closer to Indonesia’s Bali than Sydney or Melbourne, Perth benefits from almost-constant sunshine. A balmy reward for avid travelers prepared to conquer Perth’s remote location.

A tiny tropical island that packs a punch. With sprawling white beaches, lush jungles, ancient volcanos, and serene Hindu temples, Bali is truly the ‘Island of the Gods’. Bali’s unique balance between nature, people, and spirituality is almost tangible and audible through soft sounds of cicadas chirping and rhythm of wooden instruments. It’s the local people, as much as the world class beaches, that make Bali a destination you’ll want to visit again and again.