Explore the hidden ruins of Kastabara with Mick and Trudie
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. Once the heat of the summer fades away, thoughts turn to places to visit in the cooler months. There are so many wonderful places to visit in the area, it’s […]
The very best of Ankara
Ankara, the capital city of Türkiye, is a city of ministries, embassies, museums, parks, shopping centres and sprawling suburbs, all waiting to be explored. And of course, it is the home of the famous Atatürk’s mausoleum, the superb Anıtkabir, one of the must-sees of the city. And so, without further ado, let’s take a look […]
Eskişehir – the ‘Venice of Turkey’
Located a few hours’ drive from the capital of Ankara, the university town of Eskişehir (Old Town) is a remarkable, modern city that is definitely worth a visit. Gondola tours along the river, a wonderland of outdoor recreation spaces, riverside promenades with hip cafes and restaurants, bustling streets, charmingly crooked Ottoman-style houses and a monument […]
Bodrum – one of the most exclusive resorts on the Mediterranean
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. Known as the most upscale and bohemian of Turkish resorts, Bodrum – with its wonderful harbour and marina, pretty, whitewashed houses, abundant flowers, designer shops, chic cafes, and a medieval […]
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, […]
A trip to Yeşil Göl and Uçarsu Şelalesi near Gömbe, Akdağ
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. Mick Scarsbrook (Mick Amca) reveals the mountain lake of Yeşil Göl (Green Lake) and hidden waterfall Uçarsu Şelalesi (Flying Water Waterfall) near the town of Gömbe, 93km east of Fethiye. […]
This city is one of the most visited in Europe – and you probably never heard of it
One of the fastest-growing cities in Turkey is among the most visited destinations in Europe – and you may not have even heard of it. According to Euromonitor International’s annual Top 100 City Destinations ranking for 2017, which measures international tourist arrivals in 100 of the world’s leading cities, the first and second most visited places in Europe (as of 2015) […]