Turkey, with its rich history and abundant ruins, is sometimes described as one big, outdoor museum. The fabled city of Troy and the classic Greek and Roman settlement of Ephesus are just a couple of the many open-air remnants of empires that swept through this crossroads of Europe and Asia.
Turkey is, as they say, having a moment. Though early 2023 saw the country grapple with the aftermath of a massive earthquake and crippling inflation, this is a destination which knows how to bounce back – and it’s done so in a big way, particularly when it comes to holiday appeal.
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The Turkish Riviera is a scintillating place to take your first sailing lesson and, just off Orak Island, my fellow novice Adam is throwing some shapes. To my u