Things to do in Manila

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On business in Manila? Extend your stay and explore the capital of the Philippines. The megacity with 1.8 million people in Manila City alone is a melting pot of cultures. Manila will captivate, polarise, and leave you wanting more.

History in Manila – Fort Santiago (Fuerza de Santiago)

The impressive Fort Santiago is one of the most important historic buildings in the region. Its uses included a jail and execution site during Spanish colonial times and World War II. The fort is home to a fascinating museum recounting the history of the complex over three centuries. For instance, it was once used as the main trans-shipment site for the spice trade between Europe and America. It witnessed battles with British conquerors and tells of the Americans’ influence after the Spanish-American War. It also bore witness to the Japanese siege during World War II. „Things to do in Manila“ weiterlesen

What to do in Istanbul?

Blue Mosque Istanbul

Take some time and extend your business stay in Istanbul. Because you’ll be hard pushed to find a city more intensely shaped by the influences of different continents. And they’re worth exploring.

Istanbul – Vibrant – Historic – Multicultural

Start your day with a coffee at Taksim Square. Here, in the modern centre, you’ll already get a sense of the city’s vibrancy. Stroll down the grand and trendy Istiklal Street – the metropolis’ dynamic, cultural heart. And make a detour to climb the Galata Tower and enjoy the finest view of the city. Cross the Galata Bridge to the other side, known as the ‘Golden Horn’. The bridge forms the symbolic centre of Istanbul. Directly underneath is are a number of restaurants, and it’s also a great spot to watch the fishermen. „What to do in Istanbul?“ weiterlesen

What to do in Muscat?

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Where exactly is Muscat? It sounds like some distant, magical, exotic place. And it certainly can be, depending on where you’re travelling from. The flight time from Central Europe is between 6 and 7 hours. The capital of the Sultanate of Oman is located at the very bottom of the Arabian Peninsula, next to the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Yemen. It sits right by the sea, making it easier to choose excursion destinations, tours or attractions. Simply extend your business stay and explore the Muscat region.

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What to do in Marrakech

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On business in Marrakech? Extend your stay and explore this Oriental metropolis in Morocco. One of the city’s most important industries is tourism. So it will come as no surprise to meet people from all corners of the globe here.

Marrakech – The souk in the medina

The souk (bazaar) in Marrakech’s medina is just as you would imagine it to be. Vibrant, loud and full of exotic fragrances. This is where it all happens. It’s where people trade, exchange, haggle and enjoy life. Fabrics, food, pottery and jewellery, not to mention flea market dealers, shoeshiners, ceramics and leather goods. And endless variety of merchants awaits at the traditional market, while the spice market is a feast for the nostrils, with wafting aromas of tea, herbs, cinnamon, cumin, cardamom, ginger and nutmeg. There are colourful spice mounds and enchanting Oriental scents at every turn. „What to do in Marrakech“ weiterlesen