All too often we travel to see the biggest tourist attractions but wind up missing the bigger picture. Sometimes, it’s better to just relax and take things slow. Especially in those small in-between towns, like Alacati, Turkey. When people think of Turkey they usually think of Istanbul, Ankara, and Izmir —you’ve probably never even heard […]
TRAVELER’S GUIDE: 10 CAN’T-MISS MODERN ART GALLERIES IN ISTANBUL
There are few places in the world that have the history, culture, and atmosphere of Istanbul. As a cultural hub joining east and west for hundreds of years, Istanbul is host to incredible food, amazing architecture, and unique, groundbreaking art. While much of Istanbul’s art scene is devoted to historical and religious works, it also […]
14 BOOKS AND 5 MOVIES ABOUT TURKEY THAT WILL ILLUMINATE YOUR TRIP
Planning a trip to Turkey? Considering the destination, this vacation is going to be nothing less than amazing! But before you pack your bags and travel to a nation so different from your own, you should consider doing some reading. There is much to learn about any nation, country, or region in general that you’re […]
YOUR GUIDE TO THE SEVEN ANCIENT WONDERS OF THE WORLD
The seven wonders of the ancient world have been revered and fascinating humankind since as far back as 200 BC. Today we can only read about and imagine what all but one of these impressive locations looked like. Built and completed around 2560 BC, only the Great Pyramid of Giza remains standing today. Here is […]
27 SHINING STARS OF TURKISH CUISINE TO TRY DURING YOUR TRIP
There are a lot of reasons to visit Turkey. Between the people, the bazaars, the scenery, and the low cost, you’d be hard-pressed to find a reason not to visit. However, right now, we’re going to talk about one of the biggest perks of visiting Turkey – the food. Although many people are unaware of […]
ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE LEGENDARY TURKISH BREAKFAST
They do say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but nowhere is it esteemed as much as in Turkey. Known as kahvalti (which means ‘before coffee’), Turkish breakfast is an abundant feast of sweet and savory delights. Here is why breakfast is an absolute must-have in Turkey. A Typical Turkish Breakfast […]
10 WAYS TO TRY TURKISH KEBABS (AND WHERE TO FIND THE BEST ONES)
Research has found that the average fast-food kebab contains 98% of the daily salt recommendation, plus almost 150% of the recommended daily allowance of saturated fat. No wonder these meaty babies are so good! If you love kebabs and are planning a trip to Turkey – then you will definitely want to sample some Turkish […]
ONLY THE FINEST: LEARN ABOUT THE BEST JORDANIAN FOOD YOU SHOULD TRY
Do you love to eat? Are you the adventurous type who is keen on trying everything? When was the last time you tried something new? When it comes to food, the world never runs out of new cuisines. And if you love traveling to different countries, trying out local delicacies is a must. Food gives […]
A SIGHT TO SEE: TOP 8 THINGS TO DO IN BODRUM, TURKEY
Turkey is an immensely popular holiday destination. Indeed, increasing numbers of foreign visitors are holidaying there every year. For instance, over 40 million people traveled there between January and October of 2018. That figure represented a 22.4% rise on the year before. Of all the locations to travel to in the country, Bodrum holds a […]
TOP 10 TURKISH SWEETS YOU SHOULD NOT MISS
Are you ready to sate your sweet tooth? The best way to do this is with Turkish desserts. There is a wide array of goodies that you can try from the most normal to the most out there. While you can make some of these tasty Turkish sweets at home, you haven’t lived until you’ve […]