Vartur Real Estate: Best places to go in Türkiye with family
If you’re looking for the ideal family places in Türkiye, it offers a ton of activities and locations to see, whether you’re traveling with young children or teenagers. Once you’ve decided on the dates for the ideal family vacation, it’s time to organize the details to add some flavour because there are so many options […]
Turkey Homes: Bright optimism for Fethiye property prices in 2024
In 2023, Fethiye, like many other prime locations in Türkiye, saw significant price hikes. This surge was driven by a combination of regional instability, economic fluctuations, and global market trends, including post-pandemic recovery dynamics. The rapid increase in prices in areas such as Istanbul, Bodrum, and Antalya also had a ripple effect on Fethiye, making […]
Crossings through time: extraordinary Turkish bridges
Bridges are more than mere structures of stone and steel; they are silent witnesses to history, culture, and the evolution of engineering. Türkiye, a country straddling two continents, is home to some of the most remarkable bridges in the world. These bridges not only connect land masses but also link past and present, tradition and […]
Türkiye’s Coastal Castles: Timeless Guardians of History
Türkiye’s ancient coastal castles, from the Seljuk, Byzantine, Ottoman, and medieval eras, serve as captivating attractions for both domestic and foreign tourists. Strategically located along the country’s coast, these castles were primarily built in positions ideal for repelling sea invaders, reflecting their historical significance and architectural prowess. Yoros Castle Perched on a hill overlooking the […]
Kuyucak Village: The land of lavender in Türkiye
The production of essential oil from lavender is a significant source of revenue in Türkiye, where lavender gardens boast lively purple colours, creating a distinctive opportunity in eco-tourism. For around 50 years, lavender production has been available in the Kuyucak Village of the Keçiborlu district of Isparta province, making up more than half of lavender […]
Türkiye sets course for environmentally conscious tourism
In response to the global shift towards environmentally sustainable tourism practices, the Culture and Tourism Ministry is taking decisive steps to enact climate-friendly tourism development legislation. According to an article in Hürriyet Daily News, as part of the 2024-2028 strategic plan, initiatives are underway to bolster cultural richness and tourism while addressing the issue of climate change. […]
Shopping in Türkiye
Even if you’re not a shopper by nature, the varied and unusual selection of gifts found in Türkiye’s bazaars and markets will easily tempt you. Nothing can compare with Istanbul’s bustling bazaars, markets, shops and stalls however, in contrast, rural markets have an unhurried feel and can be the best places to find unique product […]
Türkiye’s water crisis
Alarming meteorological imbalances topped with decades of poor water management are pushing Türkiye to the brink of an avoidable water crisis. Levent Kurnaz, a climate expert at Bogazici University, says mitigating climate change is no longer sufficient. We must also adapt. Unfortunately, Türkiye only recently began taking environmental concerns seriously. For instance, the country ratified the […]
Vartur Real Estate: Avoid Penalties: Register Your Mobile Phone in Turkey
So, let’s get started and learn how to register your mobile phone in Turkey (Türkiye). In this article, we’ll cover everything you need to know about mobile phone registration in Turkey. We’ll explain why it’s important to register your mobile phone, who needs to register, and what documents are required. We’ll also provide a step-by-step […]
Discover Turkey: hiking the ways and trails
“The world reveals itself to those who travel on foot.” – Werner Herzog Turkey (or Türkiye) is a mountainous country with beautiful scenery and large areas of unspoiled countryside, which are wonderful natural preserves for the extraordinary variety of wildlife, flora and fauna. The mountainous nature of the country has had a strong influence on […]