The famous and historical Orient Express has been gracing the silver screen and the page for decades with its adventure, mystery, murder and history and what is amazing is that people can actually experience the famous train for themselves. Many famous names have been aboard the luxury train such as the likes of Alfred Hitchcock and Agatha Christie. The 350 metre luxury train consists of...
Turkish Airlines logistic subsidiary Turkish Cargo takes first place in Europe among air cargo companies. Turkish Cargo also ranked fourth place in the world among the top global air freighters back in June. The THY Chairperson of the Board and Executive Committee, Ahmet Bolat stated that "As the world's fastest-growing air cargo brand, we continue to add value to the air cargo industry...
Recent data shared by the Culture and Tourism Ministry shows that the number of foreign tourists visiting Turkey has increased by 308.48% this May compared to May in 2021. The Ministry stated that a total of 3,824,555 visited in May. The top provinces tourists visited in May where Istanbul, Antalya, Mugla, Edirne and Artvin. Between January and May 2022...
Have you ever tried swimming between two continents? Well, many people in Istanbul have, taking advantage of the perfect climate during the summer months, and swimming in the waters that separate the Asian & European sides of the city. The Sea of Marmara as it’s commonly known is located entirely within the borders of Turkey, connecting the Black Sea to the Aegean via the Bosphorus Strait. Around...
Izmir is located on the north-western side of Turkey’s Turquoise Coast situated in the very heart of the Aegean Region offering dreamy golden beaches, an abundance of natural beauty, amazing ancient ruins, luxurious hotels and incredible amenities. Izmir has it all!!! Below are reasons why Izmir is the place to be this Summer…… Kusadasi One of the most fabulous resorts of Turkey’s Izmir region...
Once again the skies will be filled with dozens of brightly coloured hot air balloons as the annual hot air balloon festival in Turkey's much loved tourist destination, the Cappadocia, kicks off. Cappadocia which is on the UNESCO World Heritage list, is located in central Anatolia and is truly the most unique and magical site. The area is filled with rock formations resembling an incredible moon-like...
The Didim Sailing Club has become the first club in the Aydin district to be certified. Many guests attended the event including Cenap Fillikcioglu, the Aydin Provincial Director of Youth and Sports, M. Umut Tuncer, the Aydin Provincial Culture and Tourism Director, the Didim Tourism Association President Mustafa Senturk and Didim Sailing Club President Hulya Zayan. Aydin Provincial Culture and...
Turkey has long been the subject of many documentaries and it just so happens that one of America’s most well-respected travel journalists is currently filming a new series here, which will be called ‘The Hidden Aegean’ and will hit our screens in 2023. Peter Greenberg along with his executive director Grady Candler, have already visited Izmir, Bodrum, Cankkale and Dalyan, experiencing many...
Bill Gates' superyacht named the "Lana" has anchored yet again in Bodrum. The yacht was spotted in the Mugla district just last year were Gates and his entourage were spotted taking a tour of Bodrum Castle. Gates was soon joined by his daughter Phoebe Adele Gates as she arrived at the yacht via a transfer boat and was greeted by his employees. The "Lana" is a luxurious 350 foot vessel which...
Jet2 will be bringing Summer 2023 holidays to Bodrum forward with flights being scheduled from as early as April 2023. Flights will be operating from Manchester, Birmingham and Stansted Airports. The capacity has increased with two flights running per week from all three airports at the beginning of April over to the popular Turkish resort. Steve Heapy, the Chief Executive, stated that “The...