Ramadan Eid Ceramony with family

When is Ramadan Eid in Turkey 2023?

The Ramadan Eid in countries such as Turkey is a time for families to get together, visit relatives, paying one’s respect to older people and join in activities such as sharing special meals. Sweets or traditional desserts are served for guests visiting home. Also, cemeteries and family members who passed away are visited a day [...]

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Easter in Istanbul

What is the Easter? Easter is a Christian event that commemorates the belief in Jesus Christ‘s resurrection. The incident is claimed to have occurred three days after Jesus was crucified by the Romans and died, according to the New Testament of the Bible. Although Easter is a Christian celebration with deep theological importance, several of […]

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Is Basilica Cistern Open? (Updated on August 2022)

Basilica Cistern (Yerebatan Sarayi or Yerebatan Sarnici ) provides one of the most breathtaking ambiances, like the other underground cisterns that used to form the water network for the capital of the Byzantine Empire. The water from the Northern water supplies were carried by the aqueducts and water canals to the city center and stored [...]

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The Best Turkish TV Series On Netflix

The Best Turkish TV Series On Netflix Turkish tv series industry became an important player in the market, especially they are pretty famous in South America, Balkans and Islamic countries. Now they made a further attempt and started to be broadcasted in Netflix, which means that they aim to be known worldwide. Most of the […]

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Is Istanbul Vegetarian Friendly?

Vegetarian Food in Turkey Thanks to the geographical and cultural roots of Turkey, as the result of the interaction throughout history, Turkey now has one of the most developed cuisines that offer the maximum variety of foods. Having influences from both Greek, Armenian, Arabic, and Turkish cuisines, Istanbul is one of the most popular destinations […]

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The Current Status Of Chora Church (last update August 2022)

‘The Church Of The Holy Savior’ (mostly known as Chora Church) has a long history that dates back to the fourth century. It was built as a part of the monastery, out of the city walls of Constantinople. When the city walls erected in the fifth century, the monastery became a figure of the city’s defense, getting the name ‘Chora’ [...]

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Where To Ski in Turkey?

Where To Ski In Turkey? Turkey is known for its summer resorts and beautiful beaches that attract millions of tourists every year however it’s also famous for Ski in Turkey. On the other hand, thanks to the four seasons and the rugged terrain throughout the country, there is a chance to enjoy the winter in […]

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Is Istanbul Gay Friendly?

Is Istanbul Gay Friendly? This is somehow a hard question to answer regarding the gay friendly Istanbul, but we can clearly state that Istanbul is one of the most gay-friendly cities in its league. Before trying to establish a fact, we should stand on the characteristics and the culture of the Turkish society. Turkey hosts […]

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Hagia Sophia Guided Tour

How To Get To Bursa From Istanbul?

Bursa is the first capital of the Ottoman Empire and always attracts the attention of tourists visiting Turkey because of the ease to get Bursa from Istanbul. Located on the south coast of the Marmara Sea, Bursa is not too far from Istanbul and it takes around two hours to reach the central town. You [...]

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What To See In Istanbul?

What To See In Istanbul? It is never enough to see all the exciting sites in Istanbul in a short time, but there certainly are some monuments that you should not miss during your Istanbul tour. Most of them are located in the Sultanahmet area as they were built and spread from there. All the […]

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