Turkey is a large country literally on the diving line between Europe and Asia (but more on that later). The country has a long and rich history, and with that comes plenty of fun facts about Turkey to know and put in your back pocket next time you hear, “Istanbul was Constantinople, now it’s Istanbul, …
You know those beautiful destination lists you see on the internet ALL THE TIME, the Pinterest photos with the description “dreamland,” and the natural places you must see before you die? Well, that place is Cappadocia, or what I like to refer to as “the best place in Turkey.” I’m sure if you aren’t 95 …
Looking for some fun things to do in Istanbul? There are only a handful of cities in the world that Natasha and I fell in love with instantly, one of those happens to be Istanbul. Ask any handful of seasoned travelers some of their favorite cities in the world and Istanbul will come up more …
We just finished our first of many Mediterranean vacations sailing along the Turkish coast. Our journey began in Marmaris, Turkey with MedSea Yachts and over the course of a week we had an experience that we can add to our list of things to do before you die. Our week-long sailing along the coast of …
Planning to go hiking in Turkey? Turkey has the good fortune of being located in a prime part of the world for natural beauty. While some are distinctly Mediterranean, with beautiful oceanic coastlines and rocky cliffs, other areas boast mountains that rival even some of Europe’s most famous peaks. From snow-capped mountains to arid desert …
Looking for a list of the best cave hotels in Cappadocia, Turkey? Well, we have you covered with all the details of a trip to this Turkish dreamland in this guide! If you’ve ever been asked, “Hey buddy, what cave did you crawl out of?” it’s usually because you’ve done something particularly crude or insensitive. …
Wondering when the best time to visit Turkey is? Turkey is a fascinating place. It’s a Mediterranean country that’s also got wild mountains and a Black Sea coastline, a nation of sun-soaked islands, part Europe and part Near East. With all this variation comes different climates, so it can be difficult to know exactly when …
“Turkey Pools,” “The Cotton Castle,” or “Pamukkale” All those names may ring a bell for they are all used to describe the travertines that makeup Pamukkale. The photos are abundant these days and hopping on the Pamukkale bus was no difficult decision, it was an easy must for our tour of Turkey. The Cotton Castle, …