Situated in northwestern Turkey within the Marmara Region, strategically located along the historic Silk Road. One of the interesting fact of Istanbul is the historic center, partially listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its Byzantine and Ottoman architecture are the other famous part of Istanbul. There’s also beautiful palaces and imperial mosques in Istanbul’s hills as a reflections of the city’s previous central role.
Denpasar may not be far from the usual touristy resort areas of Bali, but the moment you transcend to the capital of Bali, a change in atmosphere is clearly felt. The laid back beach lifestyle is instantly changed to a bustling city. Not as hectic as you may think a capital city to be, and the lack of skyscrapers, due to a Balinese custom that disallows buildings to be taller than a coconut tree, gives way for blue skies. Apart from the many busy Balinese buzzing around on their scooters, many monuments and temples can be seen around the city. Catch a glimpse of the traditional markets at Pasar Badung and see the magnificent colors of fresh produce and colorful batiks up for offer.