Kusadasi: All You Need to Know Before Coming

In this article, as a local, I will answer the most common questions about Kusadasi, that you need to know before coming to Kusadasi. Where is Kusadasi?  Kusadasi is a large seaside district located within the Aydın Province. Kusadasi is located in the west of Turkey on the Aegean Coast. Kusadasi is 95 km (59 … Read more

Is Ephesus and Selcuk Safe? 16 Travel Tips to Know

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

Is Ankara Safe? Answered by a Local

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

Turkish Cologne (Kolonya) – 12 Essential Things to 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

A Local’s Guide to Easy Shopping in Kusadasi

Let me start by telling the truth, haggling and bargaining is not a required skill in Kusadasi.  I know your tour guides will tell you other stories, but please bear in mind that your tour guides will probably get commissions from the shops they take you to. For this reason, your tour guides may not … Read more