For those who do not see beyond Istanbul when they look towards Turkey as a travel destination, please realize that the Turkish coasts, especially the Aegean and Mediterranean coast[...]
Archive for the ‘Turkey’ Category
April 25th, 2012 - 12:36 pm § in Destinations, Turkey
Exploring the History and Culture of Turkey’s Coast
Turkey- A Taste of Eastern Promise
With so many cheap flights to Turkey available now you can have a fantastic holiday in one of the world’s [...][...]
Visiting Bodrum in Turkey
A few years ago I took a ferry from the Greek Island of Kos to Bodrum in Turkey with my [...][...]
Istiklal: The Heart (and Stomach) of Istanbul
By Katherine Gypson A Turkish friend once told me that to understand Turkey all you need to do is take a walk down Istiklal Caddesi — the main pedestrian shopping area of Istanbul that hums with energy late into the night and hosts everything from street musicians to sophisticated clubbing to [...]
Turkey’s Eclectic Mix of Sights
While neighboring Greece has its beautiful beaches, wonderful sunsets, and ancient ruins, the country of Turkey has its awe-inspiring natural landscape formations, a colorful and lively culture, and an eclectic mix of the Greek, Roman, and Ottoman structures. An all inclusive holidays to Turkey vaca[...]
3 reasons why Turkey is a luxurious travel destination
What comes into your mind when thinking of a holiday to Turkey? A cheap and cheerful resort by the sea, complete with neon lighted night spots similar to those found throughout the continent in places like Spain and Greece? Or a hot and sweaty experience in the streets of Istanbul? It is not clear w[...]