Turkey travel stories
Foods to Taste in Turkey The Diversity of Turkish Food On one of my first nights in Istanbul, the mother of the child I was au pairing for told me an interesting piece of information, something I don't think I would have guessed: that Turkish food stands among the...
Gobekli Tepe is an unprepossessing archaeological site in Northern Mesopotamia "“ the area between the Euphrates and Tigris rivers. No postcards of the site are on sale and no guidebooks. Indeed, the gatekeeper has only one book for sale and that's an English...
See Cappadocia with FLO USA Travel to Turkey I usually do not comment on travel news I receive. However, I have traveled with FLO USA, about a year and a half ago. So has several ITKT writers and several other friends. All, including me, have nothing but great things...
Gezi Park, Taksim Park Back to Normal So it seems that the demonstrations set off by Gezi Park are coming to a gradual, yet grudging, halt. The last two times I visited Taksim Square, the site of some of the heaviest protesting, things there were peaceful and calm:...
Bask Like Cleopatra at Turkey's Top Beaches This Summer For The Sun-Kissed Glow of History's Most Revered Beauty NEW YORK, NY (May 28, 2013) "“ Sun-seekers following the footsteps of timeless beauty, Cleopatra, can visit Turkey's top beaches to bathe in the...
Turkish Airlines is making travel from Los Angeles to Istanbul more convenient "“ and affordable "“ than ever. Travelers who book their non-stop flight to Istanbul between June 15 and June 23, 2012 will receive a limited time fare of $749 (taxes and fees...
Ataturk's Memorial in Ankara My father told me he would kill me if I ever joined the military. Out of fear "“ and philosophical issues "“ I never did. However, when I visit a place like Ataturk's Memorial in the middle of Turkey's capitol,...
My trip spanned across Istanbul, Bursa, Ankara, Cappadocia, Konya, Antalya, Pamukkale, Kasdasi, and Canakkale before returning to Istanbul. I traveled through great attractions and history: Ephesus, Perge, Pergamon, and Troy, to name just a few. I met many people...
Bursa, Turkey, was a surprise. I found plenty to do, including a bustling bazaar, impressive history and a charming, safe city about hour and a half outside of Istanbul. For those who visit Bursa -- especially if one is on a tour -- The Green Mosque (or in Turkish...
It is my second day of a 15-day trip in Turkey with FLO-USA, a tour operator. As I have several writers already go on the FLO USA's trip for ITKT over the years, I have to admit, I was pretty excited about making the journey. After spending the day visiting the Hagia...
LOS ANGELES, California, July 5, 2011 "“ Turkish Airlines today announced special round trip pricing on direct flights from Los Angeles, CA, the Airline's newest U.S. gateway, to Istanbul, Turkey, and other Turkish Airlines' destinations countrywide....
ISTANBUL, TURKEY (July 19, 2011) "“The magnificent city of Istanbul has long served as the cultural center of Turkey, and now the vibrant metropolis is offering a totally new experience in modern luxury. The Istanbul EDITION, a fifteen-story tower located on...
