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13Sep

The Temple of Apollo: The Historical Landmark of Didim

The small holiday resort of Didim on the Aegean coast of Turkey has one major landmark to boast about, and that is the majestic Temple of Apollo. Standing at the entrance to the resort, its size[...]

04Sep

The City of All Seasons - Bolu

Bolu a city in the west of the Black Sea region is an important midpoint between the capital city of Ankara and Turkey’s largest city, Istanbul. Famous for mountain location, green forests and[...]

04Sep

Mersin - The Pearl of the Mediterranean

The Mediterranean coast of Turkey has long been a firm favorite with holiday makers looking for a beach holiday. But if lying on the sand in the beautiful sunshine is an activity that you feel should[...]

15Aug

The Legendary Maiden’s Tower of Istanbul

One of the most iconic images of Istanbul has to be the Kız Kulesi Üsküdar, otherwise known as Maiden’s Tower or Leander’s Tower depending on which legendary story you choose[...]

15Aug

Lesser Known Istanbul - The Asian Shores

Welcome to the Asian side of Istanbul. When thinking about Istanbul for tourism, most people mention the dominating Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar and stunning Hagia Sofia on the European side. But[...]

08Aug

Turkey’s Stunning Black Sea Region

For many second home buyers shopping in Turkey, the sun soaked Mediterranean coastline is the perfect location. However, if you are looking to invest in a more authentic set up, away from the tourist[...]

27Jul

The Ghost Village of Kayakoy

Eight kilometres from Fethiye town centre on the Mediterranean coast of Turkey, a small abandoned village receives ongoing international fame. Possibly, because of its ghost-like status, exploring[...]

27Jul

Beautiful Olu Deniz and the Blue Lagoon

For travellers to Turkey, there is every reason to get excited about the small coastal resort of Olu Deniz on the illustrious Mediterranean coast. As a popular holiday destination of the Fethiye[...]

21Jul

Lycian Way Trekking in Turkey

On the sunny Mediterranean coast of Turkey, a 540-kilometre stretch of coastline from the metropolitan region of Antalya to gorgeous Fethiye forms the famous long-distance Lycian way. Ranked highly[...]

02Jul

Trabzon the gem of Black Sea and Historical City of Bursa

Turkey’s property market has been experiencing a new trend over the past few years as investors divert their interest from the sun soaked coastal regions of the Aegean Sea and the Mediterranean[...]

28Jun

The Tea of Turkey

“Çaysız sohbet aysız gök yüzü gibidir” translated means “conversations without tea are like a night sky without the moon. This is an old Turkish proverb from[...]

21Jun

Spa and Wellness Trends of Turkey

In the last 10 years, Turkey has wholeheartedly embraced many concepts to boost tourism to the country. One such example that is a winner with the crowds, both domestic and foreign is spa and[...]

21Jun

Traditional Turkish Gulet Boats and Blue Voyages Cruises

With roughly 7,200 kilometers of coastline, it is natural that sailing and boats are big business in Turkey. The coastline stretches from the northeast, near the border with Georgia, around the west[...]

20Jun

Sultanahmet: The Historical Area of Istanbul

In today's modern and trendy era, it would be easy to assume that all traces of former Constantinople have disappeared yet the opposite is true. Sultanahmet, the historical area of Istanbul that[...]

20Jun

10 Things to Do on Istiklal Avenue in Istanbul

Locals say the best way to experience the heart and soul of modern day Istanbul is to wander the 1.4 kilometre stretch of Istiklal Avenue. Known in Turkish as Istiklal Caddesi, it has earned[...]

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