Travel destinations in Turkey! Here you will find inspiration for places, sights and experiences in Turkey. Join us in a country filled with fascinating history, good food, long beaches, magnificent nature and wonderful adventures.
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Why travel to Turkey?
With one foot in Europe and the other in Asia, Turkey is an incredibly exciting country. Not many people know that the country as such has only existed since 1923, as before that the area was ruled by the Ottomans for a period of time.
Turkey has seven regions and 81 provinces. The country is both vast and extremely diverse. Here you can sunbathe and swim at famous tourist resorts like Alanya or Antalya, or go on an adventure to discover historical sites, Unesco World Heritage sites or cities like Istanbul or Ankara. Below you will find articles about Turkey.
Travel destinations in Turkey - inspirational reading
The ruined city of Pinara outside Antalya, Turkey
Guest writer: Jonathan Gharbi de Maré After travelling around and seeing several historic sites in...
Adventures around Antalya and Kas - diving and hiking
Guest writer: Jonathan Gharbi de Maré After a few days in and around Antalya, it's time to...
Historical sites outside Antalya - St Nicholas and the history of Santa Claus
Guest writer: Jonathan Gharbi de Maré We continue to explore the Turkish Mediterranean coast around Antalya and visit the...
Things to do in Antalya, Turkey - history, fun and adventure
Guest writer: Jonathan Gharbi de Maré Antalya is located on the Turkish Mediterranean coast and is beautifully surrounded by...
Experience the best of Turkey through its tours
Today we present a guest article Planning an excursion to Turkey is like preparing for a...
Aunt Anna's quick trip to Istanbul
Guest writer: Anna Nilsson Spets It's the middle of the night when I land on the extremely large...
Things to do in Istanbul - 25 tips for sights and experiences
What to do in Istanbul, Turkey? Istanbul is a vibrant and exciting metropolis, filled with...
Turkish cuisine - 20 dishes and delicacies of Turkey
Turkish cuisine offers delicious Mediterranean flavours and a wide variety of dishes. Here you can...
9 restaurants in Istanbul you don't want to miss
There are many nice restaurants in Istanbul, and lots of great food to try. We...
Visiting the Yerebatan Cisterns in Istanbul - the Sunken Palace
Visiting the Yerebatan Cisterns in Istanbul is a fascinating experience. Moreover, we can say that the dear...
Food Tour in Istanbul - for all food lovers
Food Tour in Istanbul - for everyone who loves good food. We have just visited the...
Cappadocia in Turkey - sights and experiences
Want to experience Cappadocia in Turkey? This area is a magical place on earth, with amazing...
Ihlara Valley in Cappadocia - amazing place in Turkey
The Ihlara Valley in Cappadocia is a stunningly beautiful valley with dramatic rock formations, intense greenery, a long line of...
Selime Monastery in Cappadocia - mountain cathedral in Turkey
The monastery of Selime in Cappadocia is the largest religious structure in the area, with a large cathedral carved out...
Horse riding in Cappadocia - sunset experience
Horse riding in Cappadocia - a wonderful experience! We visited the Cemal Ranch and did a two-hour...
The underground city of Derinkuyu, Turkey
The underground city of Derinkuyu is located in Cappadocia, Turkey, and is so large that it...
Hot air ballooning in Cappadocia - an adventure of a lifetime
Hot air ballooning in Cappadocia - an adventure to remember for the rest of your life. The landscape of Cappadocia...
Kayakapi Premium caves - staying in cave hotels in Cappadocia
Kayakapi Premium Caves is a cave hotel in Cappadocia, which will make you feel like you're...
Hagia Sofia in Istanbul - a historic shrine
The Hagia Sofia in Istanbul is a powerful and impressive historical building, dating back almost 1500 years...
Grand Bazaar in Istanbul - shopping in Turkey
The Grand Bazaar in Istanbul offers an extraordinary shopping experience. Welcome to a historic...
Experience the fantastic nightlife in Alanya
Guest post in collaboration with Casino Guru Alanya is more than just beaches, Turkish baths, shops or...
Here you can find all our videos from Turkey
Our videos from Turkey from Istabul with Hagia Sofia, over the city, and several eateries. Videos from Cappadocia with ballooning, monasteries in mountains, cave hotels, underground city, horse riding in stunning scenery, places to eat
Info and facts about Turkey
- Capital city: Ankara
- Language: Turkish
- Residents: 84.3 million (2020)
- Currency: Turkish lira
- Religion: Islam
- National anthem: İstiklâl Marşı
Good to know about Turkey
- Price mode: Cheap (cheaper than Sweden)
- Time differenceTurkey is one hour ahead of Sweden
- Emergency number: 112
- Water: Feel free to drink bottled water.
Travelling to Turkey
- Flight: Many different flights go to Turkey, such as to Istanbul.
- Car: Of course, you can also drive to Turkey, even if it is a long distance.
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