Turkish Tea Culture Did you know that Turkey is the world’s fifth largest tea producer? And that Turks have the highest per capita consumption of tea? Anyone not familiar with the country of Turkey may assume coffee is the national drink but this could not be more wrong. The Turks love drinking tea from sunrise...Read More
Corfu Travel Guide Introduction Corfu Greece is one of the most beautiful and romantic islands of the Ionian island group. From lush green hills to noble mansions and from idyllic Corfu beaches, to interesting museums, this island has everything it takes to please any type of traveler. Strongly influenced by the Venetians, the French and the...Read More
Skiing in Turkey Skiing in Turkey – When looking for the best skiing resorts in Europe, consider Turkey. Turkey may not be the first thing that pops to your mind when you’re planning your winter trip, but that’s a mistake. Turkey offers an ideal compromise: modern, well set up for tourism, cheap and easy to...Read More
Jereed (javelin) – Turkey’s Traditional Equestrian Sport The Game of Jereed – When the Turkish people poured westwards from their Central Asian homelands in the 11th century, they came on horseback into Anatolia, the land which the poet Nazim Hikmet described as stretching like a mare’s head into the Mediterranean. The horse, which played a...Read More
Hot Springs of Turkey Hot Springs in Turkey – Turkey is one of the 7 countries in the world in terms of thermal source richness with almost 1300 hot springs throughout Anatolia. Of course the existence of seismic faults make the country very rich in this aspect. The temperature of these hot springs varies between 20-110 degrees Celsius (68-230...Read More
Winter Vacations in Greece Winter Vacations in Greece: Greece is so much more than just a summertime destination! Choose Greece for your winter holidays and enjoy the possibilities that open up before you! Winter in Greece is waiting for you to experience: Sporting Activities in the Wild Large areas of woodland with snow-capped peaks,...Read More
Introduction Oil Wrestling is one of the most popular sports in Turkey. Yagli gures means literally oiled wrestling. The wrestlers wear tight short leather trousers called “Kispet”, made of water buffalo leather weighing approximately 13 kilograms (29 pounds), and they cover themselves with olive oil. Matches take place throughout the country but the most famous and most important tournament takes place...Read More
Discover Turkey, home of train journeys Train Travel in Turkey – Turkey is a land of many different beauties, one of the best ways to view these is traveling by train. Turkey’s conventional trains are also a pleasant surprise for you. Spacious and modern coaches, which are as good as any regular trains in western...Read More
Antalya Gulet Cruise Antalya Gulet Cruise: A popular excursion from Antalya is a cruise on a gulet — the traditional Turkish sailboat. Sailing away, we marvel at the dramatic shoreline under snow-capped peaks. Resorts, park-like beaches, and ancient ruins clinging to cliffs are all tucked into this rugged-yet accessible Riviera playground. What is a Gulet...Read More
Turkey Group Tours for Solo Travelers Turkey Group Tours for Solo travelers : Are you thinking of taking a tour alone, but you’re afraid of being the only solo traveler in your tour group? Don’t fret. The number of solo travelers of all ages embarking on outdoors and adventure tours has skyrocketed in recent years. Discover our top...Read More
Ephesus Travel Guide : All About Ephesus Introduction Ephesus Travel Guide : This guide is prepared by local guides of Turkey with the help of our guests around the world. In one hand it represents the complete guide of Ephesus Ancient City in terms of history, monuments, archaeology and art on the other hand it...Read More
Introduction to Syros Syros Island Greece, was the largest cultural and trade centre of the Aegean in the 19th century and capital Ermoupolis was Greece’s principal port. From the time of the Fourth Crusade (13th Century) until 1568 Syros belonged to the Duchy of Naxos. After that period the island had a significant Roman Catholic...Read More
Izmir in a Nutshell Visit Izmir (Smyrna): Izmir is Turkey’s third-largest city, a wonderful melting-pot of historical heritage and a 21st-century metropolis with a young population, a lively art scene, and a very European Mediterranean feel. Izmir is often the port of call for many Ephesus visitors who – unfortunately – failing to see its...Read More
Where to go among to 8.000 kilometers of Turkish coastline Best Beaches in Turkey : When you’re a country with coastlines along the Aegean and Mediterranean seas you’re bound to be spoilt for choice when it comes to decent beaches and that’s certainly the case with Turkey. Some, like those around Marmaris, are well-known to...Read More
