The character-filled and vibrant resort of Kalkan
This post contains affiliate links, so we may earn a small commission when you make a purchase through links on our site at no additional cost to you. The attractive town of Kalkan was once an Ottoman-Greek fishing village called Kalamaki. Discovered by travellers in the 1980s, Kalkan has developed into a popular holiday destination with family-run hotels […]
Marmaris or Içmeler? – let Mick & Trudie help you choose
This post contains affiliate links, so we may earn a small commission when you make a purchase through links on our site at no additional cost to you. Marmaris and İçmeler in southwest Türkiye are both popular holiday destinations. Like most of the resorts along the Aegean coast, it’s difficult to envisage Marmaris as the quaint fishing village […]
Explore the magic of Konya with Mick & Trudie
Located on the wide flat plateau of Central Anatolia, Konya is the embodiment of 13th Century Seljuk culture, and a modern, bustling university city rolled into one. The 2016 Islamic Capital of The World is a place where modern Türkiye meets its ancient Anatolian past, and today, it has become a popular destination that draws […]
The very best of Izmir with Mick and Trudie
“I am 8,500 years old…” says the city of Homer Did you know that Izmir – or Smyrna as it was called in ancient times – was founded by the legendary female warriors, the Amazons, and was the inspiration of the poet Homer? Attractively situated on the hillsides that line the sweep of the bay, […]
Fethiye Times News – Week Ending 8th January 2023
Welcome to our pick of last week’s news from Fethiye and around Türkiye. Curated from various news sources. NEWS Türkiye experiences warmest December in over 50 years Türkiye saw its highest December temperatures in over half a century last month, the country’s minister of environment, urbanization, and climate change said on Thursday. Citing data from […]
All aboard the Turistik Doğu Ekspresi to Kars
Part One of an adventure to Eastern Turkey Written for Fethiye Times and with photographs by By Mike Vickers This was a biggie for Jan and me and our friend Michelle. Some considerable months in the planning by Jan and after much liaising with Yeşim at Amber Travel in Kaş, we three found ourselves at […]
Kars. The colder the weather, the warmer the people
Part Two of an adventure to Eastern Turkey Please click on the link below if you missed Part One. All aboard the Turistik Doğu Ekspresi to Kars Written for Fethiye Times and with photographs by Mike Vickers and Jan Jones Kars. The colder the weather, the warmer the people Blimey, our room at the Güngören […]
Back on board the Turistik Doğu Ekspresi, this time from Kars to Ankara
Written for Fethiye Times and with photographs by By Mike Vickers and Jan Jones The final part of an adventure to Eastern Turkey Please click on the links below if you missed the first two articles. All aboard the Turistik Doğu Ekspresi to Kars Kars. The colder the weather, the warmer the people Back on […]
Akrones – an experience in thermal luxury
Renowned for its thermal spas and mud baths, Afyonkarahisar is a miraculous place where you can find curative waters for any illness. Known as Afyon by its residents, Afyonkarahisar is not only known for its history and culture but is believed to have the best thermal waters in Turkey making it a popular destination for […]
The Akrones Thermal Spa Hotel – the ideal place to enjoy Ottoman opulence
This article was written for Fethiye Times by Rebecca Parsley. If you’re looking for rest and relaxation in luxurious surroundings, you need to take a trip to the Akrones Thermal Spa Hotel in Afyonkarahisar. We all need a break from time to time – a chance to get away from the daily routine and kick […]