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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.

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2016-July-10

Izmir Travel Guide – Pearl of Aegean Turkey

To get to know all about Izmir is to join the success and great admiration of Turkey’s third-largest city, and smaller coastal resorts. The province has long enjoyed fame as a central Aegean point, and throughout the country, its name is synonymous with setting trends and being a forward thinker.

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2020-February-12

The best Instagram Spots in Istanbul to take photos

In our list of the top Instagram spots in Istanbul, you will not only find out where to go in Turkey’s biggest city, but also what makes these spots so unique. Instagram photos are about a lot more than blue skies, whether it is architecture, food, animals, or people. To be worthy of all those likes, an Instagram photo must tell a story, and Istanbul is the perfect canvas to do that.

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2020-February-01

Ten Reasons to Travel to Turkey for the Trip of a Lifetime

If you are unsure where your next holiday should be, we recommend you travel to Turkey. The country is experiencing a tourism boost as proven in 2018 stats that it was the eighth-most visited destination on the globe. Just over 40 million tourists including Brits, Europeans, Asians, American and Middle-Eastern countries enjoyed the delights from east to west.

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2019-October-22

Turkey's most dangerous animals

Are there dangerous animals in Turkey? And if so, should you be worried about them? In this blog we take a look at the types of animals and insects that you might stumble upon while in Turkey - a total guide to animals in Turkey including tips on what to do if you ever bitten.

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2013-September-06

Family Holidays in Turkey: Where to Go and What to Do

Mums and dads looking at family holidays in Turkey are picking one of the world’s most kid-friendly destinations. Cities and beach resorts around the country gear up for kids of all ages. It is not a marketing ploy because Turkish culture embraces the family network. From delicious food to activities to childcare facilities, families always find their perfect idea of a summer holiday for the price they want to pay.

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2019-September-17

11 things you MUST know before you meet a Turkish person

In Turkey, hospitality is everything. Welcoming someone is a cornerstone of Turkish culture, with Turks believing that visitors should be treated as guests sent by God. Traditionally hospitality has meant welcoming Turkish friends and family, but tourism has changed this.

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2019-August-29

Where are Best Places in Turkey to buy a Holiday Home?

Whether it be for a real estate investment, summer base, or rental income, deciding where are the best places in Turkey for holiday homes is easy. The country ranks as one of the top ten most popular holiday destinations in the world, and this figure will climb higher as the government aims to promote its stunning towns, villages, and cities even more.

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2019-August-08

Top 10 places to visit in Turkey

Turkey has a diverse and vibrant culture. Rich in stories, history, landscapes, beaches and mountains. Rich in festivities, shopping attractions and delicious cuisine. It is the ideal country if you are looking for fun, joy and some madness. You will wonder from where to start? Which areas to visit first? To help you out, here are the top 10 places to visit in Turkey.

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2019-July-31

All About Ortakent: The Gem of Aegean Bodrum

To learn all about Ortakent, it is to delve into one of Turkey’s most favoured seaside resorts. Despite its low profile on the international travel scene, Turks know it as a prominent destination, full of beautiful tangerine orchards and home to the peninsula’s largest shopping mall, and many medical facilities.

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2019-June-12

About Uskudar: Exploring Istanbul Neighbourhoods

Tourists who want to get away from touristic Istanbul would do well to look at things to do in Uskudar, an Asian district offering visitors a chance to see the city’s local culture upfront. Sitting between trendy Kadikoy and green Beykoz, Uskudar is underrated and without a doubt, deserves more admiration than it receives.

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2019-May-17

Exploring Basaksehir Area of Istanbul: House Buyer’s Guide

Welcome to the Basaksehir area of Istanbul, a European district that in recent years has exploded on the real estate market as an ideal place to buy property. As one of 39 communities making up Turkey’s largest city, Basaksehir hasn’t always been a prominent area, having only gained independent status in 2008, after a population boost. It is now a top area for investors.

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2019-April-21

8 strange things about Turkish culture you'll only know once you've lived there

Adjusting to live in another country isn't always easy. But one thing's certain: it's not boring. Newcomers to Turkey often wonder at some of the strange, idiosyncratic ways that people live and interact. We let you in on a few little-known odd things about Turkish culture, customs, geography and food.

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2019-April-02

About area guide to the Sariyer District of Istanbul

The foreign travel industry rarely talks about the Sariyer District of Istanbul yet for decades; locals have adored the area for its quaint, laid-back atmosphere. In recent years, its popularity also spread to the real estate market as more Turks and foreign buyers buy retirement and summer homes there, sitting on the European side.

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2019-March-23

Complete Guide to the Sisli Area of Istanbul

Welcome to the Sisli area of Istanbul. Although rarely mentioned in mainstream travel guide books, Sisli is a prominent district in European Istanbul that tourists and newcomers would do well to visit. Promising upmarket influences with style, its fast-paced lifestyle moves with the times and trends to show modern Turkey in full flow.

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2019-March-13

Thanks to the low lira, Istanbul is still one of Europe's affordable cities

While Turkey's lira has stabilised, the bargains are still being snapped up. Investors and tourists alike are discovering that visiting Istanbul is not only pleasurable, but profitable too. We're letting you in on a few ways you can capitalise on the lira while the currency remains low. Grab a bargain holiday - or a bargain investment - while the time is still right.

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2019-February-25

Gokcebel on the Bodrum Peninsula: Area and Travel Guide

Gokcebel in the Aegean Bodrum region of Turkey is a well-kept traditional village blending old vibes with new influences. Sitting in the outskirts of Yalikavak, mainstream tourism has passed it by, yet it’s garnered favour with a small group of foreign property buyers who have made it their year-round home. The appeal is hard to deny.

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2019-February-17

Turgutreis Resort Guide: Area Information and Things to Do

This Turgutreis resort guide will show readers why this stunning coastal resort of the Bodrum peninsula wins admiring fans of many nationalities. Named after an Ottoman admiral called Turgut Treis and sitting on the Aegean coast in Turkey’s Mugla province, it's often overshadowed by neighbouring Yalikavak, but it still has an interesting story and lots to see and do.

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2019-February-15

Besiktas Area Guide: Exploring Neighbourhoods of Istanbul

This Besiktas area guide will highlight one of the oldest and most prominent districts of European Istanbul. Speak to any Turk about Besiktas, and straight away, they will talk about its football club, an iconic top league team since 1903. However, the area offers a lot more regardless of your age or social background. Peep under the surface to discover many reasons foreign tourists and expats in Istanbul love Besiktas.

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2019-January-16

Famous Buildings in Istanbul and Why They Stand Out

The list of famous buildings in Istanbul runs into hundreds, not a surprise because the city is Turkey’s top tourism, real estate, business and education hub. It was also the Byzantine and Ottoman empires former ruling centres, so landmarks receive attention from millions of tourists. Sitting on both the Asian and European sides, these landmarks, whether modern or ancient are architectural wonders showing what humanity can achieve.

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2018-November-26