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13Jun

Why Turkey is the ideal family holiday destination

The school holidays are fast approaching and many of us are now deciding where to go on our well deserved break away. Turkey is one of the most popular tourist destinations this year with over 40[...]

13Jun

Train Travel in Turkey: Journeys for Avid Explorers

In the last year, train travel in Turkey has made an unexpected comeback as the most popular domestic tourism trend and word is spreading among international travellers. Particularly embraced by the[...]

06Jun

About Turkey: A First Time Visitors Intro to This Marvellous Country

Any first-time visitor who wants to learn more about Turkey is in for a pleasant surprise. To the outside world, the vast country may seem like a nation of kebab lovers, who love riding around on[...]

06Jun

The "Year of Troy" in Turkey

Turkey's Ministry of Culture and Tourism has declared 2018 "The Year of Troy". More than 700,000 people are expected to attend events in honour of this legendary site. From war[...]

01Jun

Istanbul Art Spaces

Art is seemingly everywhere in Istanbul from the sing song of the call out of various street sellers to the remarkable style of what various people are wearing and of course the incredible[...]

24May

Ramadan in Turkey - Common questions answered

The holy month of Ramadan, or 'Ramazan' as it is known in Turkey, is a special time for all Muslims as it marks the time the Quran was first shown to Prophet Muhammad. For non-Muslims,[...]

11May

Expat Living in Turkey: A Useful Guidebook for Practical Matters

Regardless of your nationality, expat living in Turkey is a subtle blend of good and bad. Most of the time, the dream of an expat life by the sea can be fully indulged in, as we soak up the gorgeous[...]

29Apr

About Turkish Tea and its Cultural Significance

Never underestimate the cultural significance of Turkish tea. To Turks, it is a shared gift between friends, a welcoming invite to strangers, fuel for the workplace, a handshake between business[...]

22Apr

Your Handy Guide to Using Money in Turkey

For first time visitors, using money in Turkey may seem like a daunting task. The unfamiliarity of notes, coins, prices and money transactions that are foreign to us, often has even the hard-core[...]

13Apr

Souvenir Shopping and Ideas for the Best Things to Buy

Many tourists enjoy souvenir shopping in Turkey. If you are looking for ideas of what to buy, take delight in knowing you have a huge choice from cheap and cheerful to luxurious and culturally[...]

11Apr

Old Turkish Houses with a Touch of Nostalgia

The highly unique architectural styles of old Turkish houses have earned them a respected place in the country’s history books. Telling age-old stories of cultural trends, community lifestyles,[...]

27Mar

Timeless Traditions of Turkey

Street sellers In the morning in certain districts of Istanbul street sellers call out as they walk through the cavernous streets of apartment houses: they sell many food items from fish to[...]

26Mar

Useful Apps for Travelling Around Turkey

Travelling around Turkey is easier with mobile phones and our apps. Gone are the days of paper maps, getting lost, language barriers and eating in the worst restaurants in town. Apps help to make a[...]

26Mar

Five Reasons to Invest in Bodrum

Ah Bodrum! To thousands of holidaymakers visiting the region every year, it is the perfect utopia. A carefree lifestyle reflecting its hedonistic past makes it seem like a world apart from the rest[...]

22Mar

Is Antalya Worth Visiting?

Visiting Antalya on the Mediterranean coast is just one of many destinations holidaymakers to Turkey can choose from. A wide choice of sandy coastal resorts, historical sites, and ancient cities[...]

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