Izmir is a metropolitan city and the third most populated city in Turkey – after Istanbul & Ankara. I landed in Izmir as a passage to my now favorite place in Turkey, Alacati– and was surprised by the abundance of attractions in this port city. Here’s a rough guide to spending a day in the … Continue reading 11 Things to Do & See in Izmir, Turkey
Continuing a quest to discover unlikely destinations and sharing travel secrets with the world. There’s a reason you’re here, and it’s because you want to know more about what Alacati is. So, are you looking to escape for a little while? Be in a beautiful place, calm, refreshing, colorful? Alaçatı (pronounced Ala-cha-ti) is the place … Continue reading Charming Alacati, Turkey: A Travel Secret on the Mediterranean
A booming tourist destination, Cappadocia is a fairytale ready to be explored. This post aims to cover some lesser-known facts about the region, the more atypical do’s & don’ts and my personal experience navigating the gigantic city. We cover all the usual attractions in an ultimate guide to traveling through Cappadocia. Cappadocia is essentially an … Continue reading Travel Tips & Tricks for Visiting Cappadocia
Let’s preface by, that there are hundreds of blogs and materials online on what to do and see in Cappadocia. Before you dig into another post about the attractions, make sure to read through our lesser known tips & tricks on traveling through the region where we cover what to know before getting to Cappadocia, … Continue reading Ultimate Travel Guide to Cappadocia
Located in the southwestern part of the country, this picturesque gem has been made a Unesco World Heritage site. But that's not all you can see once you get to the glorious city. Here's why Pamukkale will make you fall in love with Turkey. How to get there You’ll have to fly to Denizli's Cardak Airport … Continue reading How Pamukkale will make you fall in love with Turkey
Fener Balat - Navigating the Narrow Streets Balat Fener is probably Istanbul's most up and coming trendy hang out with deeply rooted history and architecture. The hub of painted houses in the brightest colors, washing lines running between buildings, your fair share of weddings photoshoots & melting pot of Jewish, Armenian, and Orthodox communities. The name … Continue reading Your Guide to Fener-Balat
There is so much to do in Turkey, endless adventures, hidden discoveries and great food. This guide is just scratching the surface of all you can do in Istanbul and other cities! Where to Stay I’m a devoted Airbnb guest! I think they’re the easiest way to book different spaces all around the city and … Continue reading Turkey, a full guide of Istanbul & beyond
