Enjoy the best of the Aegean at Izmir’s coastal towns
The jewel of the Aegean, Izmir is the major resort for holidaymakers who are looking to explore this part of Turkey with it's lovely...
Kuyucak Village: The land of lavender in Turkey
The production of essential oil from lavender is a significant source of revenue in Turkey, where lavender gardens boast lively purple colors, creating a...
Return to nature: Maçka’s green highlands, rooted history
Maçka in Turkey's Black Sea province Trabzon is located among the city's green hills. The district is a haven for people looking to spend...
The Decades of Change
This article was written for Fethiye Times by Casey Russell
I'm a sailor and a photographer, (that is - I take a picture then turn...
Pamukkale: A paradise of history and wellness
The surreal, brilliant white terraces and warm, limpid pools of Pamukkale hang, like the petrified cascade of a mighty waterfall, from the rim of...
Following the path of the ancients, the Lycian Way offers history, adventure and more
The 540 kilometre Lycian Way, which is accepted as one of the world's 10 best long distance walking routes, is a path from Fethiye...
Ani – a combination of architecture, archaeology and geography creating a unique beauty
Registered on the UNESCO World Heritage List, the Ani archaeological site, also known as the “city of a thousand and one churches”, attracts tourists...
İstiklal Marşı – Turkey’s National Anthem
Frequent visitors to Turkey will have come across examples of how patriotic the Turkish people are. The Turkish flag, for example, is absolutely everywhere...
Frozen Lake Çıldır – a winter destination for the adventurous
Tucked up in the far north-eastern corner of Turkey on the borders with Armenia and Georgia, is the huge and glorious Lake Çıldır (Çıldır...
Eat, pray and love in Bursa: Former Ottoman capital keeps up with the modern
Forests. Silk. Peaches. History, comedy, a ski resort, and candied chestnuts. What foggy metropolis just a few hours south of Istanbul might I be...
Babzen Kebab – authentic and delicious dining
If you're looking for a kebab restaurant that 'hits the spot', Babzen Kebab is the place for you.
The kebab originated in Turkey when, during...
