When it comes to travel trends in Turkey, Trabzon and Rize peak at the top of the list. Having risen in popularity among Turks, more foreign travellers now seek to get off the beaten track and[...]
First-time visitors to Turkey often put a Turkish bath on their bucket list, but it is essential to know that this is no tourist gimmick. It is a time-honoured tradition that stems back centuries.[...]
When it comes to Turkish proverbs, expect a vast variety covering many topics. While a few are confined to the history books, many are still used today, and they represent common-sense and practical[...]
Did you know that in 2013, UNESCO added Turkish coffee to their intangible heritage list? Yes, such is the humble beverage’s importance to Turkey's cultural identity, the practise of making[...]
It may surprise anybody not familiar with the country to learn eating fish in Turkey is an essential part of its culture. While its stereotyped international reputation revolves around the humble[...]
Look at any Turkey travel guide published over the last ten years, and the attractions in Bursa will appear on the list of recommended places to visit. Once an unknown destination, rarely heard of[...]
Uzungol Lake in Trabzon is a stunning place of natural beauty. Turkey has many such places, but Uzungol stands in a league of its own. Such is the popularity, tour shops in Trabzon City sell[...]
If you are wondering how to buy property in Istanbul, the process is quick and easy. That is one aspect that attracts foreign buyers to Turkey because unlike other countries, buyers can become[...]
If you are already familiar with the city, you may know where to buy property in Istanbul, whether this is for work commitments or a holiday home. However, international investors and those looking[...]
In the world of international real estate, property in Trabzon is the rising star. Once a neglected destination with a stagnant housing market, it has risen the ranks to become one of the most[...]
To visit Bursa’s UNESCO World Heritage sites is to take an adventure into an integral part of its history and culture. Inscribed in 2014, eight sites within Bursa and the nearby Cumalikizik[...]
To list interesting facts about Istanbul would take a book. This is no surprise given its iconic status as Turkey’s most prominent city. From the urban infrastructure to food to history to[...]
Any useful Trabzon travel guides should first start with emphasising its uniqueness. Trabzon is hundreds of miles away from time-honoured tourist resorts, yet over the last decade has grown in[...]
Out of all the historical sites in Turkey, the 4th century Sumela Monastery stands in a league of its own. Clinging to a cliff facing the Macka National Park in the northeast, western mainstream[...]
Curious holidaymakers are always pleased with the range of places to visit in Bursa. Standing in a league of its own, Bursa rose the ranks to become Turkey's must-see destination. While western[...]