Istanbul Airports We believe that Istanbul airports are one of the major items in your checklist. So, we hope we will clarify this topic with this post. As you are already aware, Istanbul has many tourist attractions such as Hagia Sophia[1], Sultanahmet (Blue Mosque)[2], Dolmabahce Palace[3], Kadikoy[4] and more on. Moreover, there are many good …
Information We keep on exploring the fantastic Canakkale. After exploring Gokceada, Canakkale Center, Gallipoli, Troy, and Bozcaada, the next step is Assos. We will be spending two days here and will be trying to explore Assos and Behramkale, and planning to swim at one of the beaches. This is our final stop for the road …
Introduction Road trip goes on… Fantastic Canakkale, what else will you serve us today? After relaxing Gokceada vacation, Canakkale center– full of history, the epic war of bloody WWI at Gallipoli peninsula, heading towards Bozcaada for two days but first we are now back to BC on the road… We should be checking out Troy …
Information We keep on exploring the fantastic Canakkale and the famous islands attached to this city. After exploring Gokceada, Canakkale Center, Gallipoli, and Troya, the next step is Bozcaada. We will be spending two days here and looks like this is good timing for this relatively small island. P.S.: We also had the shorter version …
Information Catching the Kabatepe-Gokceada ferry at 1 p.m., it took again 1.5 hours to go back. It was very windy and was not a smooth experience. Gokceada was a good starting point to relax and get some energy before the Gallipoli peninsula and Canakkale (we have a small road trip, starting from Istanbul to Gokceada …
Information It was tough to decide on vacation spots in 2022. We are pretty much fans of the Aegean side more (e.g. Ayvalik-Cunda), but, this year we simply wanted to explore Canakkale and the islands- Gokceada and Bozcaada even though the combination of Aegean and Marmara seas looks less joyful at first glance. The decision …
Introduction It is a pleasure to talk about Ortakoy Mosque (also known as Grand (or Great) Mecidiye Mosque, Buyuk Mecidiye Camii in Turkish), finally. We are using a few cover photos about this mosque and its view on different platforms due to its splendid structure and silhouette including itself and the 15 July Martyrs Bridge …
Introduction Iznik is a great town in Bursa, Turkey and you will be surprised when you read its intensive history. We are sure that you heard Iznik before due to its tiles. However, we can still say that it is a hidden gem (long story short yes it is a hidden gem per our experience, …
Introduction Bodrum Castle and Museum of Underwater Archeology is the top tourist attraction in Bodrum. We generally do not like the cliches, but if the topic is about Bodrum, we will start with this famous poem. “When you reach the top of the hill, you will see Bodrum Don’t assume you will leave as you …
Why is Turkish tea important? We can say that Turkish tea is the number one drink within Turkish culture. It is almost closed to discussion 🙂 When you come to Turkey or Istanbul, you will see many people drinking tea whenever you turn your head to somewhere, and believe me there is no exaggeration. Turkish …
Local life in Istanbul Let’s get back to local life a little bit! As Istanbulians, we don’t spend every minute around the tourist attractions, of course. And, we also like to chill, walk, and enjoy the fresh Marmara Sea air with the Prince’s Islands view. The statement above is not about Bagdat (Baghdad) Avenue. Since …