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4 Small Towns of Turkey You Must Explore

Hi All!Probably the majority of you think the places worth visiting in Turkey are its big cities like Istanbul, Izmir, and Ankara. But in reality, the true beauty of Turkey lies in its far-flung rural places. So, I am going to share one of the most alluring rural areas of Turkey here.Let's begin:Kaş  —  Kas is a very beautiful town in southwestern Turkey. You can call it a hidden gem that offers access to beaches, restaurants, the coastline, and much more. You can find it away from city life,…

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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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  • 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…
  • 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…
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  • 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.
  • 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
  • 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-...
  • 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…
  • 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
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  • 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.
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