Turkey/Türkiye

Simultaneously European, Muslim, and Middle Eastern, this is a land of friendly people, delicious cuisine, and absolutely awe-inspiring sights, from Istanbul to capital Ankara to Cappadoccia to Ephesus and beyond. (And have we got deals on ravishing rugs for you!).

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Istanbul boasts two of ´10 of the World´s Most Magnificent Mosques´

Zen zeee Hagia Sophia Its current iteration (above), now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was built in 537 as the cathedral of Constantinople under the Byzantine emperor Justinian I, Hagia Sophia (Greek for "Holy Wisdom") was turned into a mosque by the Ottomans when they conquered the city 1453 and remained one until 1935, when it became a museum. The vast interior can hold up to 4,000 and among other elements features 107 massive columns; huge wooden roundels with Arabic calligraphy, added…

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Marvelous Marmaris, Turkey´s top beach city

den-belitsky A tourist city on Turkey´s Mediterranean ¨Turquoise Coast¨ (aka the Turkish Riviera), between Antalya and Fethiye, Marmaris is located on a bay and surrounded on all sides by forested mountains, and has an ancient history - the Greek historian Herodotus cites its town walls being built 3,000 years ago. And thanks to a tourism boom it burgeoned from a sleepy fishing village of some 3,000 in the 1960s to a population of around 39,000 today, and during the tourist season that…

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Hot-air ballooning in Capadoccia

Wolfgang Moroder These days hot-air ballooning is well, hot - no doubt about it. There are great options all around the world, but one of the coolest and most distinctive is in the Capadoccia region of central Turkey, a 7½ -hour drive from Istanbul and 3½ from Ankara. That's because this adventure will float you over the “fairy chimneys”, rock formations of volcanic ash, lava and basalt that form impressive swirling spires. You can choose from standard to deluxe and private balloon flights in…

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Istanbul cited in 'Using Astrology to Plan Travel this Holiday Season'

fshok.com Still vibrant and popular today, the five-thousand-year-old art of astrology can identify, say, business and romantic opportunities or challenges. And those celestial bodies slinking about the stars can also help pinpoint optimal times and places for travel. And since destinations have their own astro-charts -- which interact with yours -- astrology can even serve as a kind of spiritual travel agent. It can tell you, for example, about places likely to be harmonious or challenging…

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Joseba Basabe December 23, 2024 at 1:12pm

A much lesser known side of Turkey: its ski resorts! https://www.thrillist.com/travel/nation/visit-kaya-palazzo-kartalka...

Why You Should Book Your Next Ski Vacation in Türkiye

Outdoor adventure meets indoor hammam.
David Paul Appell February 9, 2024 at 11:51am

I´m hoping to get back to Istanbul next year - very fond memories of my previous, long-ago trip! https://www.euronews.com/travel/2023/04/24/discover-istanbuls-buzzi...

Discover Istanbul's buzzing cultural centre and historical heritage

Türkiye is going through a difficult period due to the devastating earthquake that hit the southeast of the country. Revenues from the tourism secto…
Riccardo R October 10, 2023 at 2:59pm

Going down the list of 42 new UNESCO World Heritage Sites this year, I found another one in Turkey: the ruins of the Iron Age kingdom of Phyrgia in Gordion, a bit southwest of Ankara - looks pretty cool! https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1669

Gordion

Located in an open rural landscape, the archaeological site of Gordion is a multi-layered ancient settlement, encompassing the remains of the ancient…
One Nation Travel Agency October 3, 2023 at 8:50pm

The Bosphorus Strait! Have you ever wondered what makes this narrow, natural waterway so captivating? It’s not just a body of water; it’s a symbol of unity, a historical landmark, and a bustling hub of activity. In this article, we’ll explore the many facets of the Bosphorus Strait, from its geographical importance to its role in history and modern-day Turkey. Read more at https://www.onenationtravel.com/the-bosphorus-strait/

The Bosphorus Strait: The Jewel of Istanbul

Explore the captivating Bosphorus Strait, the lifeblood of Istanbul that connects Europe and Asia. Discover its historical significance, modern-day i…
Riccardo R October 3, 2023 at 8:15pm

Ah, and another bit of news about Turkey: it just made the list of this year´s 42 new UNESCO World Heritage Sites for a series of particular wooden mosques called ¨hypostyle¨ built in various parts of Anatolia in the 13th and 14th centuries: https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1694

Wooden Hypostyle Mosques of Medieval Anatolia

This serial property is comprised of five hypostyle mosques built in Anatolia between the late 13th and mid-14th centuries, each located in a differe…
Riccardo R October 2, 2023 at 12:23pm

I´ve always been sceptical of medical tourism, and after reading this, even more so: https://www.euronews.com/2022/10/13/in-turkey-concerns-grow-over-fl...

Turkey: Warning to medical tourists from patients with botched teeth

A lack of regulation means patients are leaving Turkey with worse teeth than they arrived with - and dentists at home refuse to touch them.
Max Pesling August 16, 2023 at 9:25pm

CNN recently ran a cool travel piece by the flamboyant Richard Quest on Bodrum and the roots of its ¨bohemian chic¨- worth a watch! https://edition.cnn.com/videos/travel/2023/07/20/qwow-antalya-b-blo...

https://edition.cnn.com/videos/travel/2023/07/20/qwow-antalya-b-block-hotel-seaplane-agean-superyac…
Jordan Simon March 21, 2023 at 5:31pm

CNN recently took a look at how the recent earthquake has been affecting the Turkish tourist industry:https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/turkey-earthquake-tourism-istanb...

https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/turkey-earthquake-tourism-istanbul-izmir-antalya-bodrum/index.ht…
One Nation Travel Agency February 11, 2023 at 1:42pm

Thank you for this informative article. https://www.onenationtravel.com/

Turkey Tours | Top Best Turkey tour packages in 2023 & 2024

Discover the enchanting beauty of Turkey with our top-rated Turkey tours. Visit Istanbul, Pamukkale, Ephesus, Antalya, and more. Book online for excl…
Tripatini February 11, 2023 at 11:26am

Our profound and heartfelt condolences to the people of this beautiful, friendly country on the wrenching devastation wrought by this past week's catastrophic earthquake, and we urge our readers to contribute to relief efforts being coordinated by numerous aid groups around the world, to help the millions who have been ijured and made homeless in severely cold weather. You can find a list of highly rated such groups at https://www.charitynavigator.org/discover-charities/where-to-give/e....

Earthquakes in Turkey and Syria

Highly rated charities providing relief and recovery in the wake of the devastating earthquakes affecting Turkey and Syria.