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When Louise Bradley stepped off the plane in Turkey, she couldn’t wait for her new life to begin. After four years of waiting on the NHS, she was delighted when a clinic on the Aegean coast offered her the gastric sleeve procedure she wanted. The mum-of-two, from Whalley Range, developed arthritis as a result of being overweight, and she found it too painful to exercise. She was convinced travelling abroad for surgery was her only option. But, following the procedure in May last year, which she had paid around £2,000 for, her health took a drastic turn for the worse.…
The deeper plot that lies beneath the results of 14–28 May double elections and Turkey’s fateful slip into authoritarianism is one of “culture wars”. The culture wars perspective reminds us that background factors such as nationalism and Islam explain little in and of themselves. They are part of the symbolic framework which makes particular political arrangements possible and acceptable. Turkey does not have a unified society held together by an overarching moral vision; each community is ready to form an alliance with the state to further its own interests.Was it the butler?Political commentaries can be like murder mysteries. There is a crime…
What the hell happened? A British woman who flew to Turkey for cheap tummy tuck surgery says she is left in severe pain after her surgeon botched the cheap procedure. Emma Whitney, 46, flew to Istanbul on March 7 for surgery at a clinic that cannot be named for legal reasons. The mother of six wanted a sexy ‘mom makeover’ and also underwent a ‘fleur de lys’ abdominoplasty to get a breast lift and remove belly fat. . But more than four months after the surgery, Whitney said the swelling had not gone down and she was still battling “horrific”…
The number of people in the UK needing hospital treatment after undergoing cosmetic surgery abroad has soared by 94% in three years, with more than three-quarters of those having surgery in Turkey in the past six months alone.Data compiled by the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS) and shared exclusively with ITV News reveals an increase in the number of people returning to the UK with complications ranging from wound healing problems to life-threatening sepsis.In some cases patients have required intensive care and multiple emergency operations, most of which were provided by the NHS, since November last year. The…
Despite being a real marvel of human engineering ability and skill, air travel kind of sucks. It’s uncomfortable, irritating, and often plagued with delays and cancellations that can single-handedly ruin a trip months in the making. So perhaps in an attempt to insulate themselves from the worst of it, one netizen asked travelers online to share their best tips and trips for the future. We also got in touch with Haley, Dog Mom, lifestyle, & dog travel expert to share her advice. So get comfortable, be grateful you aren’t on a redeye right this moment, and be sure to upvote your…
Photo by Belen Alvarado” title=”Costa Rica” srcset=”https://news.iu.edu/live/image/scale/2x/gid/2/width/1000/height/750/8865_costa_rica_.rev.1690401598.jpg 2x, https://news.iu.edu/live/image/scale/3x/gid/2/width/1000/height/750/8865_costa_rica_.rev.1690401598.jpg 3x” data-max-w=”3200″ data-max-h=”2400″/> View of the Monteverde cloud forest in Costa Rica at sunrise. Photo by Belen Alvarado IUPUI students traveled to Costa Rica this summer to put what they learned in their ecotourism classes into practice, traveling to different towns and learning more about the Central American country’s sustainable practices and progressive environmental policies. Instructors planned the trip using IUPUI’s Green Travel Guide, allowing students to demonstrate how they practiced sustainability during their travels. The guide was created by the IUPUI Office of Sustainability to educate travelers on how to…
Shortly after the conclusion of the NATO summit in Vilnius, Lithuania, earlier this month, I attended a gathering at a friend’s house outside Washington, DC. When I entered the dining room, my friends were drinking beer and munching on steamed crab, and one of them yelled, “There you are!” And he asked me, “Can you explain to me what President Erdoğan did in Vilnius?” I quickly turned and left the room. It was Sunday, and I had been answering questions about Turkey and the NATO summit for weeks. It’s easy to see why people are confused by what Turkish President…
With forests and mountains dotted with ancient Greek and Roman ruins, waterfalls and hiking trails, Antalya is both an adventurer’s dream and an urban playground. Boasting a romantic old town filled with great food, music and boutique hotels, plus Turkey’s most iconic beachfront, this Mediterranean city is a must-see for any traveller to Turkey. Want to explore Turkey’s bustling bazaars and rocky valleys? Book a 12-day group tour with Culture Trip, stopping off at major historical sites and taking in the scenery by hot air balloon. “Antalya is without a doubt the most beautiful city in the world,” said Mustafa…
As borders open, more tourists will come to Singapore. And with more tourists comes more opinions about our country, whether we like it or not. Recently, a TikTok user who visited Singapore expressed several criticisms about the city, including that locals are “rude” and everything is “expensive.” Here is her review of Singapore. TikTok user calls Singapore locals “rude” Earlier this week, a TikTok user with the nickname @gracietravels posted a short video about her trip to Singapore. @gracietravels sorry Singapore 😥 #singapore #sinagporetiktok #traveltips #travelfyp #thetruth #traveltiktok ♬ I love you nwantinti (ah ah ah) – CKay Her account…
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan made official visits to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) this week, cementing a new era of economic cooperation with a Gulf region that has gained strategic independence from the West. The visit built on Erdogan’s visit to the UAE more than a year ago and marked a new chapter in strengthening political and economic ties between the two countries ahead of Turkish elections in May 2023. After his reelection, Erdogan reinstated Mehmet Simsek as finance minister, putting the former investment banker back in charge of the treasury. Simsek’s appointment signaled a…