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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Seeking Hotel to Review in Istanbul 9/9-10/2025

I am looking for an upscale hotel in ISTANBUL open to hosting journalists in exchange for coverage on September 9 and 10, as well as recommendations for food tours. I will be happy to provide sample articles from the magazines I am working with. I am wrapping a press trip on the 9th, scheduled to leave the 10th, and may be able to move my return to the 11th. Also looking for food tour recommendations.

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10 extraordinary adventures in Turkey

Turkey/Türkiye with its diverse landscapes and breathtaking natural beauty, offers a playground of thrilling outdoor activities for adventure seekers. From soaring mountains and pristine beaches to ancient ruins and deep valleys, the country's geography sets the stage for an adrenaline-pumping experience. Whether you're a hiker, a water sports enthusiast, or a nature lover seeking an adrenaline rush, Turkey has something to offer. In this blog, we will take you on a journey through some of…

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Seeking Istanbul for Editorial Projects this September

I will be on a press trip to Aegean Turkey from September 2-9, and wanted to add a couple of extra nights in Istanbul. I am looking for an Istanbul property open to hosting a journalist in exchange for articles in upscale publications for one or two nights. (I will provide recently published PDFs from the publications) covering a variety of topics. I am also looking for interesting food tours, restaurant recommendations, shopping recommendations, museums, and other points of interest. You are…

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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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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.
María José February 9, 2023 at 2:02pm

Sad news from the Kurdish city of Diyarbakır, in the country's southeast: the UNESCO World Heritage Site here centred around a mid-4th-century fortress has suffered a good amount of damage as a result of this week's massive earthquake: https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/sites-damaged-unesco-turkey-...

https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/sites-damaged-unesco-turkey-syria-earthquake
José Balido January 24, 2023 at 11:18am

In the past several years there's been a booming trend in foreigners (mostly men) coming to Turkey for hair transplant and growth treatments. I was nearly one of them, so I was interested to read this piece in the US/Mideast-based business-new site MenaFN.com about the phenomenon: https://menafn.com/1105419099/Turkey-welcomes-nearly-1M-people-for-...
Riccardo R October 28, 2022 at 10:21am

Thanks to BBC Travel for clueing us into a sweet favorite in Istanbul. "Halka tatlisi" are like Spanish churros (fried dough) but drenched in sweet, rosewater-and-honeysyrup - and what makes them extra fun is that back in the day they were apparently associated with whorehouses lol: https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20221024-sweet-temptation-istanb...

Sweet temptation: Istanbul's beloved 'brothel dessert'

Found on every corner and renowned as one of Istanbul's favourite and oldest street foods, halka tatlisi has long been associated with the city's see…
John Kipper June 4, 2022 at 1:14pm

Well, Turkey just got the United Nations to start referring to it as Türkiye, and now they're continuing to work on the rest of us. To me, though, it'll always be gobble gobble! https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/jun/03/turkey-changes-name-t...

Turkey officially changes name at UN to Türkiye | Turkey | The Guardian

United Nations says request from Ankara has been accepted with immediate effect
Erhan Tasdemir May 24, 2020 at 12:36am

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María José August 16, 2018 at 8:12pm

Turkey's political travails notwithstand, more travellers are taking notice of the great travel values being created by its current currency crisis: https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/2018/08/15/travel-turkey-chea...

The Turkish currency crisis makes traveling to Istanbul more affordable

Turkey's currency has declined dramatically this year. That makes traveling to Turkey more affordable for U.S. tourists.
OneNation Tours January 7, 2014 at 5:19pm

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PreciseTours.com October 9, 2013 at 9:37am

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