Is Istanbul Safe? Answered By a Local

Istanbul is a vibrant city where you can feel a sense of authenticity along with modernity. Therefore, Istanbul is also known as the city of contrasts. Istanbul as the capital of many empires reflects the traditions and cultures of its history. You can find all colors of Europe, the Balkans, Central Asia, and the Middle … Read more

Where to Stay in Kusadasi? A Local Answers

Kusadasi may make you speechless with the color of the sea, those sandy beaches, and amazing landscapes. There is no doubt that Kusadasi is one of the most beautiful destinations for a summer holiday. As my summer house is located in Kusadasi, I have the best memories of my life in Kusadasi. In this post, … Read more

Choosing the Right Towel: Turkish vs Egyptian Towels

Turkish towels and Egyptian Towels are often misjudged as the same type because they are both regarded as the finest quality towels. Yet, Turkish and Egyptian towels are very different. Turkish towels are lightweight, easy to maintain, durable, and multipurpose towels, whereas Egyptian towels are comfortable, thick, very absorbent, soft, less durable, and easily shed. … Read more

Languages Similar to Turkish – Explained by a Native Speaker

In this post, I will review languages similar to Turkish and the degree of mutual intelligibility and grammatical similarity. As a native Turkish speaker, I feel that the Turkish language’s relations and similarity to other languages are not known. Most people think that Turkish is similar to the languages of Turkey’s neighboring countries or that … Read more