M. Muhammed Aköz
Head of IT & Digital Operations | Travel Analyst
Mahmud Muhammed Aköz is the Head of IT and Digital Operations at Guided Istanbul Tours. With a degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Marmara University, he brings a deeply analytical and systems-driven approach to the travel industry. Behind the scenes, he manages the digital infrastructure, data intelligence, and operational workflows that power the agency.
As a travel writer, Mahmud applies his analytical mindset to urban exploration. His guides focus on the practical side of travel—simplifying transportation, logistics, and trip planning to help visitors navigate Turkey with absolute confidence and efficiency.
Beyond data and logistics, Mahmud holds a deep passion for his country’s heritage, local gastronomy, and classic Turkish literature. He uniquely bridges the gap between technical precision and cultural storytelling. His writing offers travelers a well-rounded perspective, perfectly blending actionable travel advice with rich insights into Turkey's history, vibrant food culture, and authentic everyday life.
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Articles by M. Muhammed Aköz
How to Choose the Right Turkey Tour Package for Your Travel Style?
Turkey attracts millions of travelers every year. The country offers rich history, diverse culture, impressive nature, and beautiful beach destinations. Many travelers search online for Turkey tour packages and Turkey vacation planning tips before bo...
Finding Your Way: Comprehensive Transport Guide for Getting Around Turkey
Turkey is a country full of contrasts. It has ancient ruins, modern cities, sandy beaches, and mountain landscapes. The distance between regions can be long, but traveling is not difficult when you know your options. Moving between big cities is simp...
How Much Money to Take On Holiday To Istanbul
If you wonder how money to take on holiday to Istanbul, here we will try to help you decided that. Istanbul keeps its popularity as a tourist destination as the Turkish Lira keeps losing value which makes the vacation more reasonable than any other s...
Tourist Traps in Istanbul
What are the Traps in Istanbul? Because of its opulent cultural heritage and accessibility, Istanbul is a very popular touristic target especially with the development of the airline industry. The number of tourists that visit Istanbul is annua...
How To Travel From Istanbul Airport To City
Istanbul Airport has become one of the largest and busiest airports in the world, although some parts of it are still under construction. Aiming to become a larger international hub, the airport has significantly improved its transportation facilitie...
Using Public Transportation in Istanbul
Public transportation in Istanbul has a very complete system that reaches almost all regions of the city. This system is made up of several types of modes, including buses, trains, trams, subways, funiculars, and boats. Many tourist attractions...
What is The Turkish Hat?
For the curious tourist that doesn't know how the Turkish hat is called: Fez, and in this article, we will share with some more curiosity about it! It is something of an irony that the fez, a famous, round, and usually a red piece of headwear, is...