Living in Turkey for a number of years has been a privilege and a pleasure. This vast country has given me some unforgettable memories of people, places and events, too many to list but here are my hi[...]

Like anywhere in the world Turkey has its own customs and rituals, a lot of them are connected with food or food is involved. If you have spent any time in your Turkish property either when purchasing[...]

Having a property in Turkey you will at some point consider its interior design and something you should think about is the use of the kilim. Turkish carpets are masterpieces of colour, design and wor[...]

All over the world springtime is a popular time for marriages, symbolically a time for new beginnings. Turkey is no different and we have seen a number of weddings in the newspapers through the months[...]

The word 'theatre', derives from the ancient Greek θέατρον, which means a place "to observe", "to watch", "to been seen". Accordin[...]

Istanbul is one of the cities in the world, which offers dozens of street vendors! You can find almost anything you want during your walks in the city. At Sultanahmet area, at Taksim, at Istiklal, at [...]

The members of the Mevlevi order, which took its name after the Mevlana Celaleddin-i Rumi, are also known as the Whirling Dervishes. This Sufi order, was an ascetic community of Islam, which advocate [...]

The city of festivals, İstanbul is the irreplaceable address for culture and art activities. If you don’t like to be stuck in contractionary movie theaters in summer, you can definetely enjoy w[...]

Turkey is 8th in ceramic lining and 4th in medical equipment production in the world. The chairman of Turkish Ceramic Federation (TCF) revealed these numbers before the 28th International Bathroom Kit[...]

Sentinus Sentinus is one of the famous cafes of Ataköy, a  place where you can find luxury apartments. Especially, shisha lovers frequent this place, and the ambiance is also quite un[...]

  Toys are the most important part of children development in many aspects. Thus, each one of them plays different role in this process and it is valid for all cultures. Probably most of us ha[...]

The aim of UNESCO is to reveal unique, significant, distinct, natural values and properties of different cultures and preserving them for the next generations. In the list, there are variety kinds of [...]

Located northern shore of Marmara Sea, Tekirdağ is one of the biggest cities of the Thracian region. Due to its proximity to Istanbul, it is visited by hundreds of people every day. It has a long and[...]

It may seem a little weird in the first place to see two men wrestling covered in olive oil but Kırkpınar Oil Wrestling Festival is one of the most charming, important, and inseparable part of T[...]

There are a few things in life that can leave a memory to be treasured for 40 years. But a cup of Turkish coffee is always synonymous with this, as locals say, “a cup of coffee is a labor of lov[...]

Although Istanbul is an equally festive and spiritual city all throughout the year, Ramadan in the city is an especially unique experience for Muslims. The city’s 15 million inhabitants celebrat[...]

While most of the tourists that visit Istanbul prefer the busy summer months, the city has many treasures to offer to winter travelers. The months between December and March are the times when this [...]

Although summer may be peak tourism season for Istanbul, where temperatures hit above 30 degrees, there is no need to be put off by the crowds and the humid heat. This is after all a city that loses n[...]

While Istanbul may be a timeless city and gorgeous all-year-round, many would argue that spring in the city is something else altogether. The cold weather slowly starts to get warm again around mid-Ma[...]

It’s no wonder that autumn in Istanbul is equally beautiful and activity-packed. On one hand, you have what is arguably the most beautiful city in the world, dressed in its autumn attire. On the[...]

Turkish cuisine is considered among the top cuisines in the world and during a trip to Istanbul, you will undoubtedly end up at one of its many amazing restaurants and confectioneries. But what do you[...]

Turkish hammams have a traditional importance in the culture of Turkish people. Many traditional hammams that have been built during the Ottoman Period took their part as one of the major components o[...]

In a city as old and historical as Istanbul, one naturally expects to discover many relics of antiquity. However, the city’s treasures far surpass what the historical sites and museums have to d[...]

If you feel like stepping out of your tourist shoes and shopping like a local in Istanbul, there is no better place to start than a local market or bazaar. You just need to think outside the box, resi[...]

Specialty coffee, also known as artisanal or 3rd wave coffee is the most exciting thing to have happened for the global coffee culture in recent years. What started out as coffee enthusiasts’ se[...]

Having hosted empires across the centuries, lying both over Europe and Asia, Istanbul is one of the world’s greatest metropolises. The city bears the glorious traces of its long and colorful his[...]

The warm hospitality and sublime cuisine of Turkish cuisine are one of the strong marks of Turkish culture. It is generally claimed that Turkish cuisine ranks among the three best cuisines in the worl[...]

Over the recent years, Istanbul has witnessed a blooming appetite for artistic events especially in contemporary art with new venues and breakthrough projects. This trend underlines the importance of [...]

Turkish coffee is probably one of the first items that come to mind of people who are asked about what makes Turkish tradition unique.  Taking its roots from the Ottoman times of the country, [...]

Discovering the delight of the variety of Turkish Cheese is a great surprise and a definite treat for your palate. Each region of Turkey tends to have its own specialty; from feta cheeses to Gouda mos[...]

It is no secret that Istanbul is a myriad of history, mystery and facts. The passage of time does nothing to diminish this with new stories being made every day in the metropolis that is Istanbul. Her[...]

The Mighty Bosphorus Redolent with Mystery The iconic Bosphorus divides Istanbul into the European and Asian or Anatolian areas. This is a major expanse of water that holds the history of Istanbul;[...]

Famous Authors and the Books about Istanbul Researching Istanbul can never be boring as this city’s history and urban culture of today have something to offer everybody. Blogs and posts aboun[...]

Adjectives of Istanbul Irrepressible Istanbul Istanbul is a melting pot of a city showing the diversity of the cultures that have formed this fabulous city over the millennia. Take a look at Hag[...]