How to make Turkish Coffee at home ?
Traditional Turkish Coffee Coffee is the most beloved beverage in the world, which has books written about it. In different cultures it has different effects, rituals and traditions to drink. Turkey is one of these countries who proceed with coffe...
What are the Last Coronavirus Restrictions for Travelling to Turkey (April 2022)
Within the scope of the last coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic measures, the following decisions regarding entry to Turkey have been taken by the official authorities of the Republic of Turkey, effective as of March 4, 2022. Important inform...
When is Ramadan Eid in Turkey 2026?
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...
Easter in Istanbul
What is 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 th...
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...
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 broa...
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 fr...
The Current Status Of Chora Church (last update May 2024)
‘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 wal...
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 ...
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 ta...
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 a...
What To See in Antalya?
Mostly seen as a destination for summer vacation, Antalya is maybe the second busiest hub for international flights and operates throughout the year. The central town was one of the major ports of the Roman Empire. One of the gates was named Hadri...
The Cruises On The Golden Horn (Halic)
The Golden Horn is an inlet of the Bosporus, which gives the old city the peninsula form. It is a natural waterway caused by two rivers draining to the Strait. The Golden Horn has its name from the reflections of the sundown, as it is probably the...
Which Souvenirs to Buy From Turkey?
Which Souvenirs to Buy From Turkey? Every guest visiting Turkey has a different reason of course. One of these reasons is shopping, however, even if you are visiting Turkey for cultural reasons having a souvenir on the way back home is a common tr...
How do I get from Istanbul to Ephesus?
How do I get from Istanbul to Ephesus? Ephesus is the most important ancient city in Turkey as it's considered as the birthplace of Greek civilization and myths in Minor Asia (west coast of Asian continent). Once upon a time, it was the ma...
Istanbul Shore Excursions
The pandemic is expected to come to an end by 2021 and the cruise lines already announced their schedules so local travel agencies have announced Istanbul shore excursions packages. Bookings show that this year will be quite busy if the pandemic i...
The Most Popular Underground Cities In Cappadocia
The Most Popular Underground Cities in Cappadocia The name Cappadocia is accepted to be derived from the term in the Hittites language (katta peda) which means the place below. Cappadocia is located in Central Turkey covering the cities Kayseri, N...
Is St George From Cappadocia?
The story of São Jorge The first thing to know about São Jorge or St George is that it is not possible to confirm whether it actually existed or not. This applies to many saints in early Christian times. Tradition, then, goes like this:...
What Is Must Not Do While Visiting Istanbul
There are plenty of articles that are telling you what to do in Istanbul, however, despite the must-do stuff, there are many traps that you should be aware of during visiting Istanbul. It is not quite easy to sum them up but still, to have common sen...
Best Places In Turkey For Instagrammers
Best Places In Turkey For Instagrammers Turkey is a vast country that also offers unique geographical structures. There are many places in Turkey that do not need an explanation for the followers as there are no other look-alikes. Turkey is qui...
How to Use High Speed Rail (Fast Train) During My Turkey Tour?
Yuksek Hizli Tren in Turkish and known as Fast Train Line of Turkey abbreviated as YHT. The fast train line is supported financially by TCDD Transportation company (known as Turkish State Railways) and the government to enlarge the net of the railroa...