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Istanbul’s Million Dollar Views

Written by Casey on January 3rd, 2012

It’s lucky Istanbul’s urban sprawl is gifted with nature’s beauty. Just when the clutter of houses and chaos of traffic start to choke, it suddenly gives way to glistening, lapping waves of three wonderful waterways. At the crossroad of the city lie the Bosphorus, Golden Horn and Marmara Sea, blessing Istanbul with amazing scenery and panoramic views. As the sky changes from day to night, the glint of the sun’s water reflection is replaced by...

Turkish Airlines, the best in-flight food around

Written by jcave on December 20th, 2011

If there’s one part of flying that gets a hard rap, it’s the food. But you can’t say it’s not in some ways deserved. We’ve all been served at least one terrible meal on a flight, haven’t we? It may be the case that airline food is rapidly improving, thanks to a competitive marketplace and plenty of complaints from hungry fliers, but the quality of the fare still does depend on who you book your...

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No party and no gifts for me

Written by Jerry Griswold

I was up and about at 6 am and I had another bright sunny day ahead of me. The sky was clear blue, but the temperature was a bit nippy as I could see my breath as I pedaled away from Cannakkale. Life in 3000 BCFifteen miles south I took a... Continue reading...

The First Time I Saw Snow

Written by Hazia

I could never forget the first time I saw snow. On15 February 2009, the Hasslefree travel agent to Troy and Gallipoli called me to say that my morning pick up will be delayed to 3pm. My tour guide will accompany me on the Metro public bus... Continue reading...

Gerede to Cappadocia, May 19

Written by David Rozgonyi

Off to see Turkey’s Angkor complex! Cappadocia is overrun with tourist coaches for much of the summer, but the hope was that it was still early enough in the season that we could avoid the masses. Nope. But we did find a great campsite just... Continue reading...

Turkey Forums

Hotel in Marmaris The following hotels are very good for staying. Hope it will be helpful. Grand Pasa Hotel Green Nature Resort and Spa Pineta Park...

Dress code in Turkey Dress code is not specified in turkey but you have to wear cloths according to places. You can wear short...

Turkey Tours Yes Turkey is very nice place and I am also planning to visit it in the current year.

Turkish Dishes I tasted dolma wich is vegetables either fresh or dried eggplants, peppers, tomatoes or zucchinis are stuffed with a mixture...

can any one tell me more about Turkey http://www.turkeytourspecialist.com/travel-guide/about-turkey/

BLACK SEA AREA I can recommend you to check out package tours to Black Sea Coast instead individual travel as the languae might...

Building your own property in Turkey

Building your own property in Turkey It is becoming increasingly popular for people to design and build their own property in Turkey For this, there is obviously the need to source and purchase the land. This is strongly dependant on the budget available. The beach front locations, along with hillside plots offering commanding views reach the high prices. Moving further inland, and to a rural location, the plots can be cheaper. After listening to your requirements, a good agent will know the available plots that will be suitable for you, and will have connections to the land owner (s).Continue reading...