Can you believe this: the 6th best preserved temple and historical complex in the whole of Asia remains unvisited by many travelers to Turkey’s Aegean coast? Tourists just whiz past Euromos and Lake Bafa on their way to more famous sites like Ephesus or Miletos. So, let’s remedy their oversight by exploring the Zeus […]
I can’t get enough of the experience of driving along, rounding a bend and suddenly being greeted by the sight of soaring columns, scattered, carved marble blocks and ancient statues. These artifacts, albeit damaged, are witnesses to a glorious past and have survived thousands of years while seeming to mock the signs of modern times at their feet. That’s […]
Istanbul, Turkey lies at the crossroads of Europe and Asia. It straddles not only two continents, but two cultures as well. Home to three successive empires over the years – Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman – it’s a delightful mishmash of old and new where you can wander ancient streets and then check out the latest […]
Fabulous Mosque… Turkey is seen by many as a bridge between the East and the West. And visiting this country, you’ll definitely get to experience the best of both worlds. Geographically, Turkey straddles two continents, Asia and Europe, and is bordered by several Middle Eastern and European countries. Its history stretches back thousands of years […]
There is so much to do while exploring the city of Istanbul – countless foods to sample, sites to visit, and culture to thoroughly immerse one’s self in. But, some of the most impressive historical and architectural gems of the city are the numerous mosques whose minarets dot the landscape.
It’s very hot in July on the Turkish coast of the Aegean sea, so when my friend suggested a trip to Sinince, a ‘lovely mountain village’ as he put it, I was all for it, if only to get a bit of the sea cooled air. He wouldn’t say what else there was to see and do […]
A melange of color awaits around every corner in mysterious Istanbul. For more information on this bright and vibrant city see Enchanting Istanbul
The Western coast of Turkey provides a mix of history and luxury popular with many travelers. Shimmering waters, beaches, and brash cities like Kusadasi and Izmir draw crowds looking for a resort experience; the ruins of Ephesus and other sites interest archeology fiends. We sought to escape these two extremes, and found ourselves happily wandering […]
Ankara is Turkey’s second largest city behind Istanbul. The city held an important place in ancient history, but it was not until the 20th Century and the establishment of the Republic of Turkey under Kemal Atatürk that Ankara replaced Istanbul as the capital. As the administrative center of the country, the city has significantly fewer […]
The night train from Istanbul finally rolled into Ankara at dawn. We ate bread with salty cheese in the breakfast car, and watched cottages and fields change over to high-rises and concrete apartments. Ankara is home to Turkey’s most prominent universities and businesses. Guidebooks tend to over overlook the busy capital, preferring to swoon over Istanbul’s romantic boat […]