All About Turkey

Have you ever visited a city and developed an instant connection with its striking architecture, bustling streets, and amazing vibe? This article is about the city that has the potential to make one fall utterly in love with it in just 24 hours: Istanbul. Istanbul,...

My grandparents moved to Marmaris when my uncle was diagnosed with a serious illness when he was a little boy. They left Ankara, the grey capital city of Turkey, and moved to this little blue coastal town. I was not even born then. Thankfully, my uncle got better and...

Shaped like an amphitheater, Ayvalık is an already intriguing town by its structure. This old town has a long history of occupations as well as stories about Greek mythology. There are more than 1800 houses registered as historical buildings and many old churches and...

  You become a healthier version of yourself with delightful traveling, this is an approved and well-known concept which implies that the real evolution of one's personality happens outside borders... walls, or even limits. However, regardless of wherever you...

  Once you discover Kaş, you will never want to leave, trust me! In Kaş, a magic spell will surround you and won't let go. When you wander this magnificent fishing village, you will feel the spirit of the streets. And once you've experienced the Mediterranean...

Turkey is one of our favorite countries in the Balkans! Besides Bulgaria, it's our most-visited country, as between Stephanie and I we have made eight trips to this stunning country over the past decade... starting in 2011 and returning nearly yearly. We can't help...

Istanbul is one of a kind city, full of 24/7 vibrant life. Millions of tourists flock to this city every year to see the Grand Bazaar, Bosphorus Bridge, Sultanahmet Mosque, Beyoglu, Moda, and countless other sights that this city has to offer. However, Istanbul is...

The ancient city of Hierapolis otherwise known as ‘sacred city’ was a spa city built by the Romans. It was built around the world-famous warm-water spring, known as Pamukkale (in Turkish, 'cotton castle'). The town is located 18 kilometers north of Denizli in the...

Istanbul is a popular and crowded city that can seem very busy with both tourists and locals. You may be wondering if visiting Istanbul with kids is a good idea -- will there be enough to keep kids entertained? With many of its attractions, like the Grand Bazaar and...

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 the seaside....

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 Antalya day...

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 Sultanahmet by a...

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 Instagram captions. PS...

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 landscapes. While some...

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...

So you've finally booked that dream trip to Cappadocia. You've picked your Cappadocia cave hotel, drooled over Turkish food options, scouted the most Instagrammable places in Cappadocia, and generally just planned the perfect Cappadocia itinerary. But the cherry on...

If you're planning a Cappadocia trip, get ready -- this place will rock your world! If you're looking for some funny Cappadocia puns, we've got you covered. Whether you want to make your travel companions grow or use these as Cappadocia Instagram captions worthy of...

Are you looking for the best Turkey puns for a trip to Turkey (or a Thanksgiving pun for the holidays)? From birds to planes, here are our favorite Turkey puns. [mv_video key="kspylr7ghhzesc9tfxyr" volume="70" aspectRatio="true" title="Magical Things to Do in...