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Selcuk is home to Ephesus, St. John’s Church, Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of The World. Before the pandemic, in 2019, around 2 million tourists visited Ephesus, not counting the other tourist attractions in Selcuk. Millions of people visit Selcuk and its attractions and leave the town with good memories without any … Read more
Bursa is one of my favorite destinations, especially in the winter. Bursa with its thermal waters and Uludag, the ski capital of Turkey, is visited by many locals in the winter. Bursa is also a good summer destination. Bursa is cooler than Turkey’s south coast, and Bursa is full of things to see and historical … Read more
As a Turkish local, I will tell you how much taxis cost, common taxi scams, taxi apps, and other useful local tips in this guide. How much do Taxis Cost in Turkey? The starting fee of taxis in Turkey is between 4,50 – 6,00 TL (0,55-0,72 USD) and you will pay an additional fee between … Read more
As a Turkish Lawyer, I occasionally travel to Ankara to attend hearings in the Supreme Court of Turkey. Ankara, being the capital, is Turkey’s judicial and political center. Ankara is also the center of Turkish international diplomacy. Ankara is home to many high-level government officials and diplomats. The city is also visited by many business … Read more
Most of my friends coming to Turkey for the first time are curious about what Turkish people eat and what kind of food they will find in Turkey. Believe me. Food will be the least of your worries. Turkish food is delicious and has many dishes that can please both vegetarians and meat lovers. In … Read more
In this article, I will explain the similarities and differences between Greek and Turkish and provide insights only a Turkish local would know.
Turkish Kolonya and its simple, beautiful, and refreshing smell can be addictive. As a Turkish local, I can tell you all about Turkish Kolonya, the best brands, and its place in culture. Today you can find Turkish Kolonya in every home and office. When writing this post, I already found three bottles in my office. … Read more
I was walking down a street in Meydan, Trabzon, A city center on the Black Sea coastline of northeast Turkey, when I first saw a Turkish towel in a shop. I instantly loved the appearance, the delicacy, and the hard work that must have gone into making this flat-weave masterpiece. It was so light that … Read more
Turkish towels are excellent, but you may easily ruin your towel by not knowing their properties and how to wash them properly. Some of my international friends even called me about how awful Turkish towels are, yet I am 100% sure that they did not wash the Turkish towels as they should. I will tell … Read more
As a Turkish local, my international friends ask me a lot of questions, like why Turkish figs are different or why most of the dried figs are labeled as Turkish figs, and many more similar questions. I may not be a professional expert, but I live in the region where nearly half of the fig … Read more