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Rosie Ayliffe

    Vis-à-Vis Istanbul
    The rough guide to Turkey
    Istanbul
    Far from Home
    • 2021

      Far from Home

      • 272 pages
      • 10 hours of reading
      4.0(59)Add rating

      The memoir explores the harrowing journey of a mother grappling with the tragic loss of her only daughter, Mia, who was murdered while working in Australia. Rosie Ayliffe reveals the shocking realities faced by young workers, including exploitation and harassment, which she discovered upon her arrival to retrieve Mia's body. Through her grief, Rosie channels her pain into activism, advocating for changes to the visa work requirements that put backpackers at risk. This poignant narrative highlights a mother's love and her determination to prevent future tragedies.

      Far from Home
    • 2013

      Der Vis-à-Vis-Reiseführer Istanbul präsentiert die Stadt mit detaillierten Aufrisszeichnungen der wichtigsten Sehenswürdigkeiten wie der Blauen Moschee und der Hagia Sophia. Highlightseiten und Themenkästen bieten praktische Informationen zu Moscheebesuchen, türkischen Bädern und osmanischer Kalligrafie. Inklusive Extra-Karte zum Herausnehmen!

      Vis-à-Vis Istanbul
    • 2000

      The rough guide to Turkey

      • 725 pages
      • 26 hours of reading

      The Rough Guide to Turkeyis the most comprehensive travel guide to a unique country straddling both Europe and Asia and bordering countries as diverse as Greece in the west and Iran in the east. Inside you'll find insightful coverage of everything from Mediterranean beaches that play host to nesting turtles to soaring mountain ranges spangled with Alpine flowers, and from legendary ancient sites such as Troy to the exotic domed skyline of Byzantine and Ottoman-era Istanbul. There's detailed advice on how to travel about this vast and varied country and, once you reach your destination, clear city maps to help you navigate everywhere from the fifteen-million plus metropolis of Istanbul to the small frontier settlement of Dogubeyazit, in the shadow of biblical Mt Ararat. There's up to date descriptions of the best eating and drinking places, hotels and shops to suit all budgets, plus an array of stunning images. Make the most of your time with The Rough Guide to Turkey.

      The rough guide to Turkey
    • 1998

      Capture the essence of Istanbul. From watching dervishes perform their famous whirling dance to relaxing for the night in a Turkish bath. Photos, illustrations, unique 3D models and birds-eye-view maps of all the major sites ensure you don't miss a thing. Clue up on the basics, from the most comfortable places to stay (whatever your budget) to the best bars and restaurants. Discover where the locals go, enjoy relaxing entertainment, amazing sites and retail therapy, exciting sports, scenic walks or drives, thematic tours and colourful festivals. All you need for an unforgettable trip.

      Istanbul