Welcome to one of the great kingpins of the Turquoise Coast. This town of bobbing yachts and shimmering beaches is up there with the most popular hotspots on the Turkish shore, offering hedonistic party streets and hotels that gaze over a teal-blue Aegean. But why’s it so popular? And is Marmaris worth visiting for you this year? That’s what we’re...
Turkey is one of the most popular destinations in the world with around 25 million visitors flocking its shores every year to find a harmony of oriental and European traditions. A distinct culture, rich heritage, great weather, and even better cuisine have drawn tourists for decades, but Turkey has boomed in recent years as a destination for recreational sports too...
Welcome to what is probably the most elegant and lovely of all the seaside resorts that pepper the shores of the Turkish Aegean Sea. Yep, this town has everything from azure coves to evocative ancient ruins, bustling marina bars to moody streets shaded by bougainvillea blooms. We’ll explore the whole lot throughout our Bodrum Itinerary 2 days – 48 hours of sun...
Is Turkish food culture one of your top reasons to visit Turkey? If not, it definitely will be once you’ve finished reading this article! Picture creamy soups, savory meat cuts, and decadent pastries, all served up in a whirlwind of spice and sugar syrup. At once exotic and earthy, this cuisine is one of the most adventurous and amazing in all of Europe...
If medieval fortresses, coastal resorts, and Turkish beaches sound good to you, congratulations – Bodrum will be a great holiday destination for you. But you may wonder, how should you budget for your trip. Is Bodrum expensive? Fortunately, Bodrum is also one of Turkey’s cheapest destinations. The average cost of a one-week holiday to Bodrum is $500 for a solo...
Portugal or Turkey – now that’s a tough one. Sitting at opposite ends of Europe, one of the lashing Atlantic Ocean, the other straddling the straits that link to Asia, these two countries are both vacationer meccas. They offer balmy climates with loads of sun, tried-and-tested beach resorts, stacks of culture, and oodles of adventure pursuits for the more...
Turkey’s capital Ankara attracts just a fraction of the tourists that head to its better-known cousin, Istanbul. Sitting in Turkey’s central Anatolia region, the cosmopolitan city is one of Europe’s relatively unexplored tourist destinations. But is Ankara worth visiting? We think so. A treasure trove of ancient architecture, historical wonders and culinary...
Antalya is a popular Turkish resort city with a yacht-filled harbor and beaches flanked by large resorts. It’s the perfect getaway for groups, families, and couples but choosing where to stay in Antalya for couples can often be difficult. Depending on the type of vacation you are looking for will largely determine the type of hotels or resorts you’ll want to...
Is Istanbul worth visiting? You bet it is! Often overlooked in favor of the southern beach resorts or the fairy chimneys of Cappadocia, Turkey’s biggest city might not be in the travel brochures that much, but it’s one darn enthralling place. That’s what this guide aims to show, by running through nine amazing aspects of this fizzing, throbbing...
If you’re planning a getaway to sun-splashed Turkey this year and it’s come down to Antalya or Marmaris, then you’ve come to the right place. This guide will separate the two ever-popular Turkish resorts on the edge of the Mediterranean Sea, take a look at what sets them apart, and reveal what ties them together. The good news is that we think...