Fethiye with its spotless appearance, clean streets, and full fronted harbour with a gorgeous view of the Mediterranean Sea is one of Turkey’s holiday hotspots. Built over the ruins of Telmessus ancient city, it joins other coastal towns as a prominent landmark of ancient Lycia, one of many kingdoms from past civilisations that left their mark in the region - enjoy 24 hours of pure fun in Fethiye.
Cosmopolitan Antalya, backed by the majestic snow-capped Taurus Mountains and fronted by the crystal blue Mediterranean Sea is Turkey’s most second visited destination. Popular with Turks, it is also a holiday haven for Europeans, and this is evident in the significant amount of all-inclusive hotels, bed and breakfasts, restaurants, and bars scattered throughout the main town and surrounding holiday resorts - here is your guide to spending one day in Antalya.
You learn something new every day: especially when the subject is Turkey. With thousands of years and a continent-spanning geography to draw on it's hardly surprising this fascinating country is chock-full of interesting, incredible and downright weird facts. Learn some new and surprising things about this fantastic country - and let us know your own favourite facts about Turkey.
The thirty-day holy month of Ramadan has kicked off in Turkey and elsewhere in the Muslim world. We fill you in on what will happen around the country during this period of fasting, prayer and celebration. Many non-Muslims are reluctant to get involved in this ancient festival, but the reality is everyone is welcome to join in the festivities - and sample some very delicious food.
After being banished from Rome, St John settled on an island off the coast of Ephesus - now in modern-day Turkey. While there, he had an apocalyptic vision, which he duly noted and turned into the Book of Revelations. The book also carried messages for seven ancient churches - discover what the messages where, and the background of these ancient sites.
While the concept of vegetarianism is slightly puzzling to many Turks, who adore their diet of lamb and beef, it’s actually surprisingly easy to find delicious vegetarian food just about everywhere you go. We give you an overview of the best vegetarian food available in Turkey, from pide, the deliciously crisp Turkish pizza, to dondurma, Turkey's thick, sticky version of ice cream.
When it comes to reasons to visit Turkey, food is right up there with beaches and culture for many visitors. And who can blame them? Fresh produce, quality meat and seafood combine to create a range of diverse dishes that reach far beyond the kebab and kofte you find back home. Join us on a culinary tour of Turkey, taking in the best places to enjoy some simply superb regional dishes.
Cultural misunderstandings can happen to us all, and most of the time we can laugh it off our differences. However, add a critical meeting or multi-million dollar deal into the mix and it might not be a laughing matter. Read our guide on how to conduct business in Turkey and strike that deal with confidence.
The idea of living permanently or part-time in Turkey is still a dream for many potential expats, but the over-riding question asked by many is how much does it cost? Including property, healthcare, running costs such as electricity and essentials such as food, people want to know whether Turkey, in 2016, still gives you more bang for your buck? So, let's take a look at some of the average costs involved.
When you've just landed in Turkey as a tourist, one of the first things you'll do is power up your phone and look for a signal. Likewise, one of the key must-haves for an expat is Internet access for keeping in touch with the family, for business, banking, or talking to friends. This blog takes a look at Internet in Turkey and how to get online when you arrive as a tourist or expat.
Today's national holiday celebrates those who will shape Turkey's future: it's children. Stemming from the very birth of the Republic of Turkey when Ataturk dedicated the nation to those who would lead it in future years, Children and Sovereignty Day celebrates Ataturk's ideals in a huge festival of children. Turkey's Children's Day eventually formed the benchmark for International Children's Day, which is celebrated by around 50 countries around the world.
When you move to a new country it's easy to fall into the expat trap. But making friends with the locals is not only rewarding: it's incredibly useful, offering newcomers an insight into a fascinating new culture with all its traditions and history - and the countless quirks that make a country unique. Read our guide and you'll soon be making friends in Turkey, left, right and centre.
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