Easter in Istanbul
What is Easter? Easter is a Christian event that commemorates the belief in Jesus Christ's resurrection. The incident is claimed to have occurred three days after Jesus was crucified by the Romans and died, according to the New Testament of th...
Is Basilica Cistern Open? (Updated on August 2022)
Basilica Cistern (Yerebatan Sarayi or Yerebatan Sarnici ) provides one of the most breathtaking ambiances, like the other underground cisterns that used to form the water network for the capital of the Byzantine Empire. The water from the Northern...
The Best Turkish TV Series On Netflix
The Best Turkish TV Series On Netflix Turkish tv series industry became an important player in the market, especially they are pretty famous in South America, Balkans and Islamic countries. Now they made a further attempt and started to be broa...
Is Istanbul Vegetarian Friendly?
Vegetarian Food in Turkey Thanks to the geographical and cultural roots of Turkey, as the result of the interaction throughout history, Turkey now has one of the most developed cuisines that offer the maximum variety of foods. Having influences fr...
The Current Status Of Chora Church (last update May 2024)
‘The Church Of The Holy Savior’ (mostly known as Chora Church) has a long history that dates back to the fourth century. It was built as a part of the monastery, out of the city walls of Constantinople. When the city wal...
Where To Ski in Turkey?
Where To Ski in Turkey? Turkey is known for its summer resorts and beautiful beaches that attract millions of tourists every year however it's also famous for Ski in Turkey. On the other hand, thanks to the four seasons and the rugged terrain ...
How To Get To Bursa From Istanbul?
Bursa is the first capital of the Ottoman Empire and always attracts the attention of tourists visiting Turkey because of the ease to get Bursa from Istanbul. Located on the south coast of the Marmara Sea, Bursa is not too far from Istanbul and it ta...
What To See In Istanbul?
What To See In Istanbul? It is never enough to see all the exciting sites in Istanbul in a short time, but there certainly are some monuments that you should not miss during your Istanbul tour. Most of them are located in the Sultanahmet area a...
What To See in Antalya?
Mostly seen as a destination for summer vacation, Antalya is maybe the second busiest hub for international flights and operates throughout the year. The central town was one of the major ports of the Roman Empire. One of the gates was named Hadri...
The Cruises On The Golden Horn (Halic)
The Golden Horn is an inlet of the Bosporus, which gives the old city the peninsula form. It is a natural waterway caused by two rivers draining to the Strait. The Golden Horn has its name from the reflections of the sundown, as it is probably the...
Which Souvenirs to Buy From Turkey?
Which Souvenirs to Buy From Turkey? Every guest visiting Turkey has a different reason of course. One of these reasons is shopping, however, even if you are visiting Turkey for cultural reasons having a souvenir on the way back home is a common tr...
How do I get from Istanbul to Ephesus?
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 ma...