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Bozcaada Travel Guide

Bozcaada is an island district of Çanakkale Province, located in the Aegean Sea. It is the third largest island in Turkey after Gökçeada and Marmara Island. Bozcaada is easily accessible from major cities like Istanbul, Izmir, and Bursa, making it a popular weekend getaway destination. A Brief History of Bozcaada With roots stretching back to the Trojan Wars, Bozcaada has …

15 Highlights of Turkey for Beginners

With thousands of years of history, Turkey is home to many interesting locations to visit. We accumulated 15 highlights of Turkey that come to mind when Turkey is mentioned.

Local Festivals in Turkey: From Oil‑Wrestling to Cherry, Wine & Orange Blossom Celebrations

Many different activities are held in our country, in both the East and West, reflecting each area’s geography, culture, and lifestyle. Festivals are organized periodically in important cities and towns that hold significance from a historical perspective and in contemporary times. We have compiled a list of Turkey’s local festivals, which contribute to the country’s most active periods of tourism. …

Çanakkale City Guide: Çanakkale City Guide

Located by the strait which is called with its own name, Çanakkale is one of the golden cities of our country, replete with historical beauties. Troy remnants extant from ancient times stand in our city. As a result of the developments and victories from the Republic Period, the city was named Çanakkale. Being in the best geographical area of our …

Red Route: Wine in Turkey: Red Route: Wine in Turkey

It is a commonly held belief that Muslim countries have little or no connection with wine since consuming alcohol is expressly forbidden (haram) in the religion. However a country full of contrasts like Turkey never fails to surprise you and unless you are unusually well-informed, you will be amazed to find that the country has a vibrant viticulture dating back …