Covering a vast area of central Istanbul, the Kapali Çarsi (kah-pah-look char-shoo), which translates as “Covered Market” but is known worldwide as the Istanbul Grand Bazaar, is one of the world’s most famous shopping places. Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar is often viewed as a tourist trap due to its high prices and aggressive sales tactics. Shopkeepers are known to harass aggressively ...
Izmir, historically known as Smyrna and called “the Pearl of the Aegean”, stands out as Turkey’s third-largest city and a substantial Aegean hub. The city is famous for its beautiful bay, bustling port, and fusion of ancient and modern influences. From its Greek ancestry to Turkish conquest, Izmir embodies centuries of history. If you’re searching for the best areas to ...
While most places go through one or a couple of “golden ages,” it is hard to find one city that has been constantly and repeatedly at the center of history. Cue in Istanbul… Set in a stunning location straddling the border between two continents, Istanbul is the largest and most populated city in Europe. The former capital of the Eastern ...
As we mentioned in our guide to Ephesus, the Izmir region is one of the best places to visit in Turkey, and Ephesus itself is one of the country’s top destinations. Its ancient ruins attract more than two million visitors a year. Although a visit to Ephesus is a must in this Turkish region, there is much more to see ...
Izmir is, after Istanbul and Ankara, Turkey’s third most important city. Located on the western coast of Anatolia and next to the Aegean Sea, this town is an important tourist destination in the country. Although most tourists who visit it tend to see it as a mere waypoint on their way to Ephesus or the cities along the coast, Izmir ...
Visiting Ephesus is one of the best things to do in Turkey and is high on the list of many travelers to this beautiful country. Its ancient ruins attract more than 2 million visitors. You can visit Ephesus in one morning, but the city of Selçuk, just outside the archaeological site, also has many things to do. This Ephesus travel ...