Exploring Rize’s tea plantations with Mick and Trudie
Rize, known as the tea capital of the Black Sea, is the largest town on the eastern coast near Trabzon. Its growth has flourished entirely due to tea cultivation, introduced to Türkiye in the 1930s from neighboring Georgia, where tea was first planted in the late 19th century. Join Mick and Trudie as they explore […]
The very best of Trabzon with Mick & Trudie
Join Mick and Trudie as they explore the lush green landscapes of Trabzon on Türkiye’s beautiful Black Sea coast. In this video, they visit the stunning Sümela Monastery the historic Hagia Sophia church, and local museums, before heading into the mountains to discover Uzungöl, a picturesque village whose name fittingly translates to “Long Lake.” Nestled […]
Explore the vibrant charm of Kadıköy with Mick & Trudie
Welcome to the third part of our series with Mick and Trudie. In this video, they take you to Kadıköy, a fashionable district in Istanbul that has become a popular residential area. Known for its lively nightlife, Kadıköy offers an array of entertainment options, from vibrant bars and clubs to cozy cafes and theaters. The […]
Mick and Trudie return to Hatay
In 2020, Mick and Trudie visited Hatay to film the historic and vibrant city of Antakya. You can watch the original video here if you missed it. At 4.17am on 6 February 2023, a 7.8-magnitude earthquake hit southern Türkiye and northern Syria. Bridges collapsed, roads and airport tarmacs cracked and millions of lives across 11 […]
Mick & Trudie visit Belek – a major hub for golf tourism
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 appeal of Türkiye as a golf destination is on the rise, with Belek, situated on the southern Mediterranean coast, emerging as a major hub for golf tourism. Renowned for […]
Discover the Secrets of Köyceğiz with Mick and Trudie
Köyceğiz is a small town that perches at the northern end of a large lake, Köyceğiz Gölü, which meets the Mediterranean Sea via the Dalyan river. The main attraction here is the lake itself – brand, beautiful and serene. Except for its small (but growing) tourist trade, Köyceğiz is a farming town producing citrus fruit, […]
Davraz Ski Resort near Isparta, Türkiye
A couple of hours’ drive from the south coast, within easy reach from Antalya and Fethiye, lies Davraz Ski Resort. The ski season starts around the 15th of December and lasts until the 1st of March with snow thickness varying between 50 and 250 cm on average. Lift passes and ski hire are so cheap […]
Mick and Trudie: Why Ayvalık is a hidden gem!
Ayvalık is a seaside town on the northwestern Aegean coast of Türkiye. The town centre is connected to Cunda Island by a causeway and is surrounded by the archipelago of Ayvalık Islands, which face the nearby Greek island of Lesbos. On first glance, Ayvalık may seem unremarkable, a port town similar to many others in this region. But wander a few streets back from the waterfront and […]
Exploring Çanakkale, Gallipoli War memorials, and so much more with Mick and Trudie
Çanakkale occupies the narrowest point of the straits called the Dardanelles, which are 1,200m wide at this point. In 450 BC, the Persian King Xerxes built a bridge of boats here to land his troops in Thrace, and the final battles of the Peloponnesian War took place in these waters around 400 BC. Today, ferry […]
A visit to ‘Little Istanbul’ with Mick & Trudie
According to Wikipedia, there is an estimated 500,000 people of Turkish origin living in the United Kingdom. The Turkish community is not evenly distributed across the country and the concentration of the Turks is almost all in Greater London. The Turks have created Turkish neighbourhoods mostly in North and North-East London however there are also Turkish communities in South […]