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Bogazici and My Quest To Find It
In my quest to find the tiny fishing village of Bogazici, I got lost in the Mugla region of Turkey. I was previously told directions of how...
The Grand Bazaar of Istanbul : A Photo Guide
The Grand bazaar of Istanbul is not your average shopping mall. The shopkeepers are not shy about letting you know that they want your money and will do their best...
Save Water – Drink Wine
“Save water – Drink Wine” became the motto of our last girl’s weekend in Istanbul. It all started when I was stood at the open top of the Galata tower, which...
Bars in Taksim – Nightlife For Females and Foreigners
I am not a night-time person any more. I like to wake up early and go to bed early. My partying days are well and truly behind me. However when visiting one of the...
The Ghost Village Of Kayakoy
Kayakoy ghost village lies a short distance from the bustling and popular resorts of Fethiye and Olu Deniz. It is deserted, it is lifeless, the houses are crumbling...
Tourism In Turkey. Stats and Plans For The Future. Infographic
Here at the Turkish Travel Blog, I normally spend copious amounts of time indulging in activities that have no productive results what so ever. So, while reviewing...
Horse Racing in Turkey – How NOT To Blend In With the Locals
Here is the thing about horseracing and me. There is no great passion on my behalf. I do not bet, follow jockeys, go to the tracks and I have never ridden a horse...
Photo Essay – How Turkish Carpets Are Made
For a number of years, there has been an underlying fear in the culturally orientated people of Turkey. They fear that the age-old tradition of handmade Turkish...
Galata Bridge : The Happening Place to Be
For the thousands of people who catch cheap flights to Turkey and head to the impressive city of Istanbul, the first question that is often on their mind is “Where...
Hecktic Travels Are In Turkey : Interview With Dalene And Pete
Turkey is set to be a popular destination for a lot of other travel bloggers in 2012. I really am excited to follow their blogs, read their tales and also marvel...
Dolmabahce Palace – The Last Days of the Ottoman Empire
Out of all the sites to see in Istanbul, the most intriguing has to be the grand and impressive Dolmabahce Palace. Home to the last six sultans of the abolished...
Going Back After Eight Years : From Turkey to the UK
My absence from my blog for the last 12 days has not been intentional and I have certainly not decided to turn my back on the blogging world. On March 2, I left...
I Love Istanbul and Here Are Five Reasons Why
A huge welcome from The Turkish Travel Blog to Ricky Carbis who has submitted this post on the reasons why he loves Istanbul. Istanbul has for a long time, been...
My Istanbul Pictures in Black and White
To start this series, I wanted to share my Istanbul pictures and was undecided as to whether black and white was the right format to do it. After all, Istanbul is...
Sea Kayaking in Turkey : A Personal Challenge to Conquer
“Believe me, my young friend, there is nothing- absolutely nothing- half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats” Quote by The Water Rat from...
The Burning Flames of Chimaera
Travel websites describe the burning flames of Chimaera as “fascinating”. They recommend the eternal fire of Lycia is a “must visit” when in the...
