Of the many peoples who inhabited Anatolia in the pre-Graeco-Roman period the best known are probably the Hittites whose ancient capital, at Hattuşa,…
Is Turkey a difficult country for women travellers? This is a valid question given that the country is both Muslim and partially Mediterranean…
Is it difficult to travel in Turkey on your own? The simple answer if you’re a man is certainly not. If you’re a…
Homosexuality is not illegal in Turkey and few LGBTQ+ travellers report any problems during their stay. It’s as well to be aware, though,…
Turkey being a predominantly young country, the good news is that this is a very tech-savvy country and it’s usually easier to find…
What you can import The days when if you imported a valuable item it had to listed in your passport are long gone…
In Turkey toilets come in two varieties: the traditional squat variety which is known as alaturca, and the more familiar pedestal variety which…
“The Castle” The best place to start exploring Ankara is the Hisar (AKA Ankara Kalesi or Kale for short), the castle which gazes…
“The Nation” Ulus is the touristic heart of Ankara with its focal point at Heykel (Statue) which is named after a huge equestrian statue…
Beauty may be in the eye of the beholder but most people will probably recognise the following villages as having prettiness in spades.…