One of the best ways to learn about a country, its people, history and its culture is through its food. Tasting the recipes and spices from around the world that are unique to a country or city can help you connect to a place, and bonding with people over food - even if you don’t speak the same[...]
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Meet Hakan Bozdag, a Private Tour Guide in Turkey
Born and raised in the coastal city of Kusadasi, Turkey, Hakan Bozdag is a professional licensed tour guide with fifteen years of experience and an outstanding level of knowledge of his region’s history and culture. Having grown up close to some of the Aegean coast’s most-visited tourist attr[...]
5 classic European hotels to visit before you die
In modern times, glass and steel has become all the fashion. Soulless glass skyscraper hotels rise tall above the ground, cocooning the hotel guest to look out past the transparent facade and wish they were outside instead! Personally, I’m a suck...[...]
The World’s Cheapest Countries for Backpackers
Backpacking around the world can be surprisingly cheap if you don’t mind roughing it at times and are willing to arrange your trip independently. For those on the tightest budget, look towards the developing world when creating your itinerary: Here you’ll find the potency of your experience i[...]
Six Essential Stops on the Turkish Riviera
Thanks to its wonderful Mediterranean climate, clear, turquoise waters, rich history and vibrant and varied culture, the coast of Turkey [...]
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Istanbul: 5 luxury local boutiques in Galata
Galata is home to a number of super cool local boutiques and concept stores. This local precinct is filled with little hole-in-the-wall stores and more elaborate boutiques. One little street, Serdar-ı Ekrem, is quite possibly the most popular str...[...]
Meet Emre Ozkara, a Private Tour Guide in Istanbul, Turkey
As a native of Turkey and Istanbul resident for more than nine years, Emre Ozkara is eager to share with you his love and knowledge of all things Turkish. Private individual and group tours to Istanbul’s most famous sights are Emre’s specialty, and his custom-made itineraries will ensure your[...]
10 Best Places to Hike in the World
Whether climbing Everest is at the top of your bucket list or you’d prefer a gentle hike through the British countryside, the world is full of jaw-dropping natural landscapes that beg to be discovered on foot. From Iceland’s otherworldly topography to unveiling the real Midd[...]
The 10 Best Cities for a European Layover
Long flights with even longer layovers may seem less than ideal when you are eager to kick-start your vacation but your stopover doesn’t have to be boring. Whether your layover is a quick break or an entire 24 hours, venturing outside the airport in one of these ten European multi-faceted citie[...]