8 Compelling Reasons Why Turkey Should Be Next On Your Travel Bucket List

8 Compelling Reasons Why Turkey Should Be Next On Your Travel Bucket List

Last minute holidays to Turkey have never been more affordable with plenty of low cost flights and cheap accommodation. If you’re not convinced, take a look at these 8 compelling reasons for a Turkish adventure. Friendly locals Renowned for their hospitality, the Turks are likely to be one of the friendliest people you’ve ever come across. Whether there inviting you into their home for traditional Turkish tea or providing guidance on local attractions, you’ll always feel welcome. Outdoor fun The diverse landscape…

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Summer Vacation in Pamukkale

Summer Vacation in Pamukkale

 I left Selcuk the next day after my visit to Pamucak and Sirince for Pamukkale. I first read about Pamukkale on Jessica Stein’s blog(tuulavintage) and i knew right away that i wanted to visit this city, so i added it to my list of places to visit in Turkey and researched every thing i could about it and how to get there.  Pamukkale which means cotton castle in Turkish has been in use since the 2nd century and not just because…

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Summer Vacation in Selcuk Part 2 – Sirince and Pamucak Beach

Summer Vacation in Selcuk Part 2 – Sirince and Pamucak Beach

 The next day after my visit to the ancient city of Ephesus, my summer vacation in Selcuk part 2 continued with a visit to Pamucak beach, a sandy beach approximately 5km(3miles) long and open to the public. It’s the closest beach to both selcuk town and Ephesus. I took a minibus from the bus station which cost 3tl. I was surprised at how cool the beach was and it wasn’t crowded at all, maybe because i went in the afternoon,…

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Summer vacation in Selcuk Part 1 – Ephesus

Summer vacation in Selcuk Part 1 – Ephesus

  So the next morning after the blue mosque and grand bazaar visit, i left for Izmir. This was my first time of visiting another city other than Istanbul in Turkey, i wanted to see what other parts of Turkey looked like, not just in photos so i bought a bus ticket instead of a flight ticket. [pullquote]Note that: a bus ticket from Istanbul to cities that would take about 10 or more hours to get to would cost you…

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Summer Vacation in Istanbul Part 2 – Blue Mosque and Grand Bazaar

Summer Vacation in Istanbul Part 2 – Blue Mosque and Grand Bazaar

 So in continuation of my previous post, summer vacation in Istanbul part 2 – blue mosque and grand bazaar is about my 3rd day in Istanbul. I decided to visit that area as i didn’t visit anywhere in the Asian side during my last visit. As usual i asked how i could get to blue mosque a.k.a Hagia sophia or Aya sofya by public transport. The easiest way from Taksim is to use the F1 Taksim-kabataş füniküler (Taksim-Kabatas funicular) and then use the…

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