Alanya was one of the stops of our long road trip on the south coast of Turkey – the so-called Turquoise Coast – when I was a teenager. I still remember the dazzling Mediterranean Sea and all the salt left on our bodies when we came back to our hotel from...
Turkey’s Turquoise Coast is a stunning place to travel, and if you’re lucky enough to get to plan a trip here, you can use Antalya as a great base from which to explore the region. Here are my recommendations for the best things to do in Antalya (including...
Fethiye is most famous for its strikingly beautiful Ölüdeniz beach, which attracts thousands of tourists every year both locally and internationally. However, this charming coastal city located in the southwest of Turkey is full of other gems to discover. Let’s first...
I grew up in Izmir. As I grew older, I understood the beauty of Izmir more. With its beautiful cityscape and most importantly with its kind-hearted people, Izmir has become more and more popular especially in recent years. These days, I see many of my friends moving...
If you’re planning to visit Istanbul, you may be a bit overwhelmed by how many neighborhoods there are to stay in. (We’ve listed a few of our favorites here!) One of the best is Kadikoy. It’s on the Asian side of Istanbul, yet easily connected to...
Planning a trip to Turkey? We’ve got a few Istanbul puns up our sleeve, ready to mosque you laugh! Here are the silliest puns about Istanbul we’ve got — perfect for making your trip companions groan or for adding a little humor to your Istanbul...
If you’re hesitating on whether it’s a good idea to visit Cappadocia in winter – stop! This beautiful region of Turkey is wonderful to visit any time of year, and in winter, you’ll enjoy reduced prices, fewer crowds, and some even more magical...
Istanbul is a vibrant and cosmopolitan city with a storied past, at the heart of several empires throughout time. Once the heart of the Byzantine empire during its days as Constantinople, then the center of the Ottoman empire, now Istanbul is the beating heart of...
Planning to visit Cappadocia? Surely, one of the main questions you have is what to wear in Cappadocia. Is modesty important? What about the weather? After all, the beautiful lunar landscapes of Cappadocia are quite a different scene than Istanbul, which is...
Welcome to Sofia Adventures! We're Stephanie and Allison, two American travel bloggers who moved to Bulgaria. We use Sofia as our base to discover our favorite region in the world - the Balkans! We're here to share our knowledge from our past 3+ years of traveling the Balkans and inspire you to plan a trip to this beautiful part of the world.
