If you are planning to go to Turkey, allow me to put Konya on your list of must-visit places. This city may not be as popular as Istanbul or Cappadocia but believe me it’s a hidden gem. So sit back, grab a cup of tea and let me take you through a virtual tour of [...]
Read moreShould you be making a plan to visit Istanbul, there is one place which you should not miss: Spice Bazaar, or as the locals call it Mısır Çarşısı. This lively market has been around Istanbul since 1664 and it is one of those places where you can truly inhale local life. Here’s why you should [...]
Read moreTaksim Square Restaurants and Food St. Antuan of Padua Church Being in the heart of Istanbul, Taksim Square and Istiklal Street reflect the facts about the evolution of Turkish society from the late Ottoman Era to the beginning of the 21st century. Pera district was mainly populated by Levantens and Non-Muslim communities of Ottomans and […]
Read moreWhat Do The Turks Have For Breakfast? Cheese Olives Borek Sujuk and Pastrami Jams, Honey, etc. Turks have a different perception than the rest of the World regarding Turkish breakfast. As we, Turks, breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But actually, it is not a meal but is a ceremonial event where […]
Read moreAre Restaurants In Istanbul Open During Ramadan 2021? Ramadan is accepted as a holy month by Muslims and the majority of the believers in Turkey fast during the holy Islamic month before they celebrate Eid. It is a common fact that the restaurants are less busy all day before the sunset but they generally compensate […]
Read moreTurks consume the highest amount of tea per person in the entire World which makes Turkish tea an important part of their daily life. There is not a specific time or a pattern to have a sip, with the breakfast in the morning till the end of the dinner as a finishing touch Turks drink […]
Read moreWhat to eat In Istanbul? Istanbul, witnessing a variety of civilizations, is the place where the cuisines meet beside the continents. Being the capital of the empires that have enormously widened their territories, the city continues keeping all the flavors from different regions of the World and the mixture of them too. There is so [...]
Read moreIstanbul Street Foods is very diverse, the richness of the Turkish Cuisine spreads to the streets of the city and offers a great variety of street foods that you may enjoy from the early morning till you look for something to eat after the night outs. Your private tour guide can suggest foods other than [...]
Read moreTurkish Desserts are known for their richness and diversity, a heady gamut including ethnic regional specialties and modern cosmopolitanism. The colors, flavors, and smells of Turkey are everywhere for anyone visiting this country full of history and culture. And, no less true, are the sweets! Inserted in the daily life of the Turks, these delights [...]
Read more“It is dull, Son of Adam, to drink without eating," said the Queen presently. "What would you like best to eat?" "Turkish Delight, please, your Majesty," said Edmund.” ― C.S. Lewis ( The Chronicles of Narnia ) In “The Chronicles of Narnia” one of the characters is offered a Turkish delight. Those who know the film [...]
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