How do I get from Istanbul to Ephesus? Ephesus is the most important ancient city in Turkey as it’s considered as the birthplace of Greek civilization and myths in Minor Asia (west coast of Asian continent). Once upon a time, it was the main port in the Aegean Sea however today it’s an open-air museum […]
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The pandemic is expected to come to an end by 2021 and the cruise lines already announced their schedules so local travel agencies have announced Istanbul shore excursions packages. Bookings show that this year will be quite busy if the pandemic is over as people are focused to find a way to get on the […]
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The story of São Jorge The first thing to know about São Jorge or St George is that it is not possible to confirm whether it actually existed or not. This applies to many saints in early Christian times. Tradition, then, goes like this: George would have been born around the year 280 AD in […]
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There are plenty of articles that are telling you what to do in Istanbul, however, despite the must-do stuff, there are many traps that you should be aware of during visiting Istanbul. It is not quite easy to sum them up but still, to have common sense, we would try to underline some points which […]
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Yuksek Hizli Tren in Turkish and known as Fast Train Line of Turkey abbreviated as YHT. The fast train line is supported financially by TCDD Transportation company (known as Turkish State Railways) and the government to enlarge the net of the railroad and increase transportation with train in every corner of Turkey. Currently, Fast Train […]
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Welcome to Turkey, we call it home and our home is a perfect destination to spend your holiday. With 4 seasons and surrounding seas, beaches it offers all kinds of different holiday options for guests from all around the world. A long list of UNESCO World Heritage sites and long ancient history almost two decades [...]
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What is the Meaning of Henna? In dictionaries, henna is described as “A reddish-brown dye made from powdered leaves of a tropical shrub and used to dye hair and adorn body,”. In Turkish culture, it means a very important ritual of the bride before her wedding ceremony. All family and friends come together and dye […]
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One of the highlights of a trip to Istanbul is enjoying the city’s haute cuisine. There are so many great restaurants that it’s impossible to know them all at once! Istanbul is one of the few places on Earth that offers such an abundant cultural asset. The heritage also carries the food culture from long […]
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Taxis in Istanbul are one of the fastest and cheapest ways to get around, On the downside, some taxi drivers drive recklessly and it’s common for you to end up getting scared if you’re not used to it. If he drives too fast, you can say “yavaş gidin” to slow him down. Bellow other tips […]
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Ephesus is one of the best-preserved ancient towns which dates back to the 10th century BC and was built by Greek colonialists. It was one of the major cities when the Ionians used to rule the territory. Since then, Ephesus remained as a hub of commerce being a natural port in the Mediterranean, especially in […]
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