Turkey

Review: Venus Hotel Pamukkale

When visiting Pamukkale many people don’t really care about where they lodge. In fact, many people only come to Pamukkale as part of a day trip to see the famous travertine terraces. We, however, decided to spend two nights in this little town as we aimed at getting into Heiropolis and the pools right when it opens. Thus we had to take on the mission of finding a hotel for our stay. This review…

How To Visit Ephesus From Kușadasi By Public Transportation

Ephesus is an ancient city that is located next to the modern city of Selçuk. The ruins of this Greco-Roman city are very well preserved and worthy of a visit while travelling around Turkey. There are a few ways to get to Ephesus. The easiest one is to go to Selçuk and stay there overnight. However the city itself doesn’t have much to offer and that is why one of the…

How To Get To Goreme From The Airport

It seems like everyone has seen pictures from Cappadocia or at least has heard about it. Cappadocia, with its unique rock formations and hot air balloon rides every day make quite the fairy tale city. This place has become even more famous due to Instagram, and now Cappadocia is one of the top travel destinations in the world. In this article I’ll tell you how to get to Goreme from the Kayseri and…

Where To Eat In Goreme, Cappadocia

When you used to think of super touristic towns around the world, rarely is food exceptional. Now that food travel is becoming more popular, places have really started to step up their food game. In Goreme valley, famous for the hot air balloons, restaurants always played second fiddle. However we LOVE food, and if you do too, then I’m going to tell you where to eat in Goreme, Cappadocia. Being in the center…

Visiting Antalya Old Town: What To Do In Kaleiçi, Turkey

Kaleiçi, the historic center of Antalya, is a beautiful port city on the Mediterranean. Pronounced Kah-Lay-Chi, the city has a rich history dating back to Ancient Greece and the Roman Empire, and until recently was entirely contained within the old walls. My favorite thing to do in Kaleiçi, Antalya is to simply wander down the cobbled streets and get lost in the maze of stone houses, parks, cafes, and viewpoints. In…

Istanbul Food Tour

I always say if you want to get to know a country, get to know their food. Food is not just sustenance for survival, but a way to show our culture. Our likes and dislikes. Preferences and styles of cooking. On a recent trip to Istanbul, Turkey I participated in one of the best food tours I’ve ever done. I found and booked this Istanbul food tour through AirBnB experiences…

Travel Istanbul: Key Information

Turkey is an amazing country with a great history. This is the country where the east meets the west, the country that gathered all the ancient cultures. No wonder so many people want to visit this place, especially Istanbul. But each country has its own peculiarities and rules that must be followed. If you are going to travel to Istanbul, here are what you need to know: 1.Money unit. The national currency of Turkey…

Ten Things To Do In Istanbul

We spent five wonderful days in Istanbul. Although Cody and I were in this city before, we didn’t have enough time to see most of what was important and interesting. This time we made a detailed plan for our trip and tried to miss nothing. In this article I will tell you how and what to visit in Istanbul. Table Of Contents (The Ten Things To Do In Istanbul) The Blue Mosque Hagia…