James Heywood
Contributing Writer
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James Heywood has worked in education, banking and finance, hospitality and publishing.
He completed his tertiary education in Australia studying European language and literature and also holds a teaching qualification for English as a foreign language. He speaks fluent French, very good Spanish and Turkish but quite appalling Italian.
James has lived and worked in France, New Zealand, Turkey and Australia. He is now based in Dubai.
In an ideal world he would spend most of his time backpacking and some of his time sleeping. In the real world he works as a freelance subeditor and as writer on various topics.
His current obsession is religion, even though he's a committed atheist.
Latest Articles
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The Swiss Vote To Ban Minarets
After a popular referendum on 29 November, minarets can no longer be built in the small, landlocked European nation. The result surprised many Muslims and non-Muslims.
Dec 10, 2009
- James Heywood
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Feast on Turkey's Best Food at Çiya Restaurant
Çiya Sofrasi is one of Istanbul's most frequented restaurants for traditional Turkish food but it requires a little patience to locate it in Kadiköy's busy back streets.
Dec 8, 2009
- James Heywood
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Visiting the Barber in Istanbul
The male tourist can take advantage of the world's best barbers without speaking a word of Turkish. A close shave, trim and head massage come at a very cheap price.
Dec 3, 2009
- James Heywood
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Istanbul's Modern Shopping Malls by Metro
The sleek shopping malls of Turkey can be reached using the underground metro system and there'll be absolutely no reason to haggle over the price. Ticketed items only.
Dec 2, 2009
- James Heywood
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Istanbul's Rumeli Fort and Sakip Sabanci Museum
Take breakfast overlooking Rumeli Citadel and the Bosphorus before descending to visit Istanbul's most elegant museum, where an evening meal awaits at Müzedechanga.
Dec 1, 2009
- James Heywood
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Istanbul European Capital of Culture 2010
The museums, galleries and historic sites of Istanbul get ready to put the best foot forward in a program of art and culture. Prepare to be enraptured, Turkish style.
Dec 1, 2009
- James Heywood
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A Slow Walk Along Istanbul's Bosphorus
The best stroll along the city's waterfront takes in the late-Ottoman Imperial residence, the shopping area of Besiktas, Ciragan Palace and the famous mosque at Ortakoy.
Nov 30, 2009
- James Heywood
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Istanbul's Ultra Chic Nisantasi District
With countless boutiques, cafe latte and cosmetic surgery, the visitor may wonder whether this neighbourhood is actually still part of Turkey. Fabulously superficial.
Nov 29, 2009
- James Heywood
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Istanbul's Almost Central SantralIstanbul
Fresh and exciting SantralIstanbul is an art and cultural complex situated just outside the usual tourist-zone of the city. Ideal for mxing art, electricity and pleasure.
Nov 29, 2009
- James Heywood
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Istanbul Archaeology Museum
Istanbul Arkeoloji Muzeleri displays word-class Turkish, Hellenistic and Roman artefacts in fascinating collections highlighting the cultural wealth of civilisations.
Nov 28, 2009
- James Heywood
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