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20Jul

Datça, the unsullied gem of the Turkish coast

Datça is one of Turkey's coastal gems. It's an idyllic Aegean fishing village that has avoided large-scale tourism and offers guests the rare blend of olde-worlde charm, modern[...]

19Jul

Books About Modern Turkey Worth Reading

Anyone looking for books about modern Turkey has an enormous range to choose from. Including well known foreign and Turkish authors to self-publishing newbies climbing the ranks of Amazon, themes[...]

13Jul

Discover the secrets of Akkaya Valley near Dalaman

If the idea of owning a Turkish property in a popular tourist resort isn't your style, Turkey Homes may have discovered the ideal place for you - but shush - it's a secret! Akkaya Valley[...]

13Jul

Why Living in Fethiye is an Expat’s Dream

Speak to expats living in Fethiye about their lifestyles, and you could end up wondering if they’ve discovered some kind of divine utopia that the rest of the world knows nothing[...]

11Jul

Discover the beauty of Gocek on the Turkish Riviera

Have you ever been to St. Tropez? If so, you will know that it attracts the rich and famous keen to soak up the sun, shop, eat great food and bob about in bays on their motor yachts. The pretty[...]

11Jul

Extreme Sports in Turkey for Adventure Seeking Junkies

Thrill-seeking junkies who love pushing boundaries should definitely look at extreme sports in Turkey. Over the last 10 years, the revolutionised industry has become an ideal destination for[...]

27Jun

Superstitions in Turkey: Part Two

This article is part two of our series on superstitions in Turkey. These days most Turks scoff at superstitions and have come to regard them as funny or, on the odd occasion, totally absurd. For[...]

27Jun

Turkish Superstitions and Beliefs

Like any other culture, Turkish superstitions and beliefs are plentiful. Some are grounded in fear, and hopelessness and a need for protection. Some Turkish beliefs say events predict the future,[...]

22Jun

Cultural Taboos in Turkey

This is part two of a series about the culture of Turkey. If you haven’t already read it, part one is here. In that article, we discussed the diversity of Turkish culture and heritage from the[...]

15Jun

Beat the crowds: Top non-touristy locations around Fethiye

Fethiye, on Turkey's South West coast, has attracted a steady stream of tourists since the 1960's. Initially, it was the hippies and travelers that were lured to the area to escape. They[...]

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[...]

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