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5 Nature Walks and Secret Trails Around Konaklı

29 May, 2025

When most people think of Konaklı, their minds jump to sun-soaked beaches, bustling resorts, and lively bazaars. But step just a little off the main tourist paths and you’ll uncover a different side of this charming coastal town – one that’s rich with natural beauty, hidden trails, and peaceful escapes. Whether you’re a seasoned hiker, a casual walker, or simply someone who appreciates the quiet of the outdoors, Konaklı has a range of nature walks that offer a refreshing contrast

Discover Two Different Sides of Manavgat

16 May, 2025

The Turkish city of Manavgat, in the renowned Antalya region, is a popular resort with tourists, famous for the beautiful Manavgat River that runs through it, and the surrounding landscape. It has a deep history and culture that dates back centuries, and exploring its fascinating past along with getting out into nature and discovering the mountains, beaches, and waterfalls makes for a fantastic short break holiday. As with most destinations, there’s more to this lovely place than first meets the

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3 Days to Blitz Belek’s Historical Attractions

9 May, 2025

Located on Turkey’s magnificent Turquoise Coast, Belek is one of those holiday destinations that never puts a foot wrong. Blessed with a staggeringly beautiful landscape of endless beaches and lush forested areas made for hiking, it also puts you front and centre to a vast range of important historical attractions that tell a vivid story of the country’s long and entangled past. Even if you’ve only got three days, it’s long enough to get a fascinating and insightful picture of

Alanya

Three Views of Amazing Alanya

25 April, 2025

Alanya, a bustling coastal Mediterranean gem, is one of the most popular choices for visitors to this spectacular region. People from all over the world come for the stunning beaches, the extensive cultural attractions, and the opportunities to explore the surrounding landscape of the Taurus Mountains. The town’s natural beauty and historical importance has seen it nominated for World Heritage status, with the first traces of human life dated back to 20,000 BC. If you really want to get to

Side

Three of the Best Historical Highlights of Side

15 April, 2025

Side (pronounced see-day), a resort town on the southern Mediterranean coast of Turkey, is that most wonderful of places that happens to deliver not only on the requisite beaches one would expect in this part of the world (and yes, they are indeed beautiful), but also on a king-sized serving of history and culture. For anyone looking for a holiday destination with an equal amount of style and substance (and sun, sea, and sand to boot), Side is an excellent

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Soak Up the Charm and Culture of Kas

30 August, 2023

Turkey has long been a favourite with tourists, not only for its beautiful beaches, but also for the abundance of cultural attractions. Its fascinating heritage and ancient history can be discovered around every corner and down every backstreet in the cities, towns and villages. Kas, a town with a picturesque harbour set along the Turquoise Coast, may be relatively small, but it’s certainly memorable. Embraced by a diverse landscape – with the azure waters of the Mediterranean as its outlook

Alanya

Discover the Highlights of Alanya in 48 Hours

29 August, 2023

Alanya is a Turkish city located on the Mediterranean Sea, renowned for its beautiful beaches and interesting history. It was established in the thirteenth century, by the Seljuk Sultan Keykubad, but its foundations date back to the Hellenistic period. The city is surrounded by towers and ruins from different periods of history, including Byzantine churches, Seljuk baths, and brick cisterns.  Whether you’re chasing the sun, hunting for historical routes, or just want to collect epic travel stories, this wonderful place

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Explore the Historical Side of Side

16 August, 2023

Today, Side is well-known as a seaside resort town boasting pristine beaches, sparkling blue water, beautiful natural features, and some of the best luxury hotels on the Mediterranean coast. While its reputation as a holiday destination only began during the 90’s tourism boom, the history of Side as a settlement is much longer, and for travellers who love to immerse in the culture of a place, there is plenty to be discovered. Discover the Cultural Side of Side  Dating back

Spill the Beans: Coffee Etiquette Around the World

1 March, 2019

If you’re someone who likes to start the morning with a fresh, strong cup of coffee, chances are you like to do the same thing when you travel. Wherever you happen to be heading on your next adventure, you’re bound to benefit from the etiquette lesson that I found in this useful infographic. Here are a few tips for how to behave in some top holiday destinations – make sure you’re clued up before you order your first hot beverage!

A Taste of Turkey: Find Traditional Beverages in Marmaris

1 January, 2019

Fancy heading to Turkey on your next holiday? If you’re a foodie fanatic, I definitely recommend exploring the diverse city of Marmaris. Not only are there some exciting dishes on offer in the markets and restaurants, but you may also come across these traditional beverages. Salep Salep, the ideal winter warmer, is a hot drink often sold in the city streets during the chilly months. Its popularity rose in the eighteenth century, but fell again after a short while in

Booze and Beaches: The Perfect Holiday in Hisarönü

17 September, 2018

No longer the sleepy Aegean fishing village it once was, the resort town of Hisarönü still retains quite a lot of its old charm, surrounded by wooded mountains and set against the Turquoise Coast of southwestern Turkey. It’s not all rest and repose though (although that can be good from time to time) and in the last 20 years Hisarönü has evolved into something of a sleeper hit in the party holiday stakes. Brilliant summer sun all but guaranteed, but

Superb Street Food from Morocco to Turkey

14 September, 2018

Imagine you’re somewhere far away, somewhere you’ve never been before. Your senses are tingling – you can feel the sun on your shoulders, hear the bustling sounds of the city and a language that is not your own, see the bright colours and the people – the life – ebbing and flowing around you like a river, smell the tantalising scents of dishes you can’t quite put your finger on. But what about the foodie’s favourite sense – taste? When

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