Speaking Turkish: Given my passion for Turkey, one thing I completely hate about living in the country is learning how to speak Turkish. Do I have to know? Well, it’s not. Most expats stay in Turkey without knowing the language but I think when you learn the lingo, life is much simpler. And whoever wishes...Read More
As many other small villages in Turkey, Mustafapasa, in Turkey ‘s central Cappadocia region, is steeped in Greek Orthodox history , particularly the Ottoman years before the early 20th century Turkish War of Independence, when Turks and Greeks lived side by side in harmony. Author Giles Milton, who featured Turkish, Greek, Armenian and Jewish communities...Read More
Millions of parents around the world take part in the biggest deception about Santa Claus each year around Christmas time. This begins in the early years of a child ‘s life when the parents pledge good behavior with an abundance of gifts from Santa. They tell stories of the North Pole, of the fat man...Read More
A short distance from the busy and popular resorts of Fethiye and Olu Deniz lies the ghost village Kayakoy. It’s deserted, it’s lifeless, the houses crumble and the roads are empty. There is, however, an atmosphere and an overwhelming presence that hovers over the village. Some tourists might not feel it, but I did and...Read More
When I first arrived in Turkey, I was intrigued by the relentless barrage of all new items and in some cases frankly strange. Little Turkish quirks displayed by my new friends and learning about everyday aspects of the country ‘s life, such as how to catch the bus, banking systems and social greetings, made me...Read More
The Istanbul Tourist Pass is a tourism market option that has grown rapidly in popularity with visitors thanks to huge savings and a wide range of attractions and experiences offered. After a few slow years, Istanbul’s tourism industry is up and running at full pace again! Tour operators are pulling out all the stops to...Read More
Ancient city ruins in the Denizli region of Turkey, Pamukkale and Hierapolis are a UNESCO World Heritage site. Nicknamed “Cotton Castle” because of its solidified white calcium thermal pools on the side of a hill, along with the iconic Hierapolis buildings, they were the most visited tourist attraction in the country in 2014. Sitting inland...Read More
In the last 20 years the Internet’s increasing popularity has changed the face of mainstream travel. Holidaymakers want to get an insight into people’s lives in other countries, so authentic local experiences are becoming as popular as package holidays and well-known tourist attractions. This is evidenced in the busy metropolis of Istanbul by the increasing...Read More
Ottoman Palaces: Our top priority when making travel plans after arriving at our chosen destination is always the hotel. Some people want only cleanliness while others are searching for advantages and amenities. We can only select All Inclusive, B&B or room. Another thing which affects our choice is the theme and decoration. Turkey’s travel industry...Read More
On my first visit to Cappadocia in Goreme, Turkey in November 2009, I was like a hot rash all over it. The summer had been officially over yet it was still thriving with backpackers arriving on the overnight bus from Istanbul. Travelers from all over the world seemed to be going there with eager excitement...Read More
