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Kadıkalesi & Gümüşlük: Hidden Gems and Coastal Secrets

On the third day of our Bodrum road trip we drove from Turgutreis to Yalıkavak along the coastal roads, allowing us to stop wherever the scenery…

Top Hiking and Trekking Routes in Turkey: Trails, Tips & Maps

For anyone who loves nature, getting outdoors and exploring, hiking and trekking in Turkey offer exceptional experiences. To help future travelers, I spoke with an experienced…

Wide Hips and Loose Lips: Understanding Causes and Care

The winter months in Turkey have treated me well. Between the excellent food, frequent beers and a largely sedentary desk job, I’ve found myself carrying a…

Discover Meis: The Colorful Greek Island Gem to Visit

The Greek island of Meis is colourful, calm and populated by locals with distinctive characters. I went there simply because I could — not out of…

Surprising Facts About Turkey You’ve Never Heard Before

Many people arrive in Turkey with preconceived notions. I admit I did too, and it wasn’t until I visited that I truly fell in love with…

Top Halal-Friendly Beach Hotels in Southern Turkey (Antalya & More)

Planning a halal beach holiday in Turkey? You’re in the right place. Southern Turkey offers many beautiful, halal-friendly properties—from all-inclusive resorts in Antalya to private villas…

Pasabag (Monks Valley) Cappadocia: Guide to the Three-Named Fairy Chimneys

I returned to Pasabag, the Monks Valley just outside the tourist town of Göreme in central Anatolia’s Cappadocia region. Standing there alone, I gazed up at…

Hagia Sophia of Trabzon: History, Architecture & Visitor Guide

The Hagia Sophia in Trabzon is very different from the grand landmark in Istanbul. Smaller and less adorned, it sits quietly with the sea visible in…

Basilica Cistern Istanbul: The Mystery of the Medusa Heads

I walked down 55 stone steps, feeling the cool dampness underfoot as I reached the bottom and entered the Basilica Cistern. Located in Istanbul’s tourist core…

Ephesus Ruins: Explore the Ancient City of Ephesus

To visit the ancient city of Ephesus in Turkey is to explore one of the largest and most impressive Roman archaeological sites in the world. Turkey’s…