Turkey
Best Beaches in Kusadasi
Turkish resorts are well-known for their excellent services and laid back atmosphere. I've fallen in love with the Turkish way of welcoming tourists from my very fist trip to Türkiye, about 30 years ago. Among all beaches in Kusadasi, I still remember Ladies Beach and...
Unusual Things To Do in Bodrum
The most unusual things to do in Bodrum are the ones you won't find in any Turkey travel guides or in my other Turkey articles. Booking a beach holiday at in one of the five-star resorts around Bodrum isn't one of these one of a kind experiences, even though that's...
Samara Hotel Bodrum Review
Samara Hotel Bodrum was one of my most pleasant post-pandemic travel surprises. This five-star, private beach, ultra all inclusive hotel is an excellent choice for an amazing beach holiday in Turkey, or Türkiye. This is my honest review of Samara Hotel Bodrum. I've...
How To Visit the Ancient Cities of Ephesus & Troy in Turkey
Turkey is one of the most surprising countries in the world. Not only is it a realm of contrasts, where the rich meets the poor, and the new meets the old in a kaleidoscope of flavors, but it is also home to some of the most important vestiges of the ancient Greek...
Best Things To See in Istanbul: A 3-Day Itinerary
What if one told you that you only had 3 days in Istanbul? How would you do your planning to see as much as possible? Would you take several guided tours or you'd put together a list and visit everything in your own, self-guided tour through the city? Whatever your...
What Do James Bond, Assasin’s Creed and The Otoman Empire Have in Common?
Istanbul is such a great place to visit! Located at the confluence of two continents, it offers the best of both worlds in terms of culture and civilization. While in Istanbul, make time to visit a few of the museums in the central area such as Hagia Sophia, Topkapi,...
Hagia Sophia, Istanbul, Turkey
Hagia Sophia is a beautiful but sad museum. It went through a series of transformations which you can read about in David Lansing's article about the history of Hagia Sophia.
Istiklal Street – The Busiest Street in Istanbul
How many millions of tourists pass on Istiklal street each month? Before the pandemic, this was one of the busiest avenues of Istanbul. İstiklal Caddesi is the Turkish for Independence Avenue. There are good reasons why tourists flock to walk on Istiklal Avenue,...
Kayakoy Ghost Town. When Going Home Means Leaving Your Village
The Kayakoy ghost town is one of the saddest places in Turkey, and maybe in the whole world. This ghost town in Turkey is the result of a post-war population exchange agreement between Greece and Turkey. Where Is the Abandoned Village of Kayakoy? Kayakoy, the ghost...
Saklikent Gorge, Fethiye, Turkey, The Place Where Time Stops
Out of all places I’ve visited, two have the magic power to stop the time. One is Mount Olympus in Greece. The other one is Saklikent Gorge in Turkey. These places have a strange power to bring happiness and peace in your soul. For the entire time you are there, you...