Coffee is dated back all the way to the 15 century when it was first discovered in the Kaffa region of Ethiopia and then spread across to Yemen, from which it then reached Istanbul and then expanded on through to Europe. Even though coffee is not from Turkey, the Tahtakale neighbourhood of Istanbul is where the first coffee shop was opened in recorded world history. To make Turkish coffee finely...
Diving is already a hugely popular sport in Turkey, but it´s now just got more interesting as a disused A330 passenger plane has been deliberately sunk in the North West area to not only encourage more divers to the locality, but also to create an artificial reef for the sealife. With a length of 65m and a wingspan of 60m it now rests on the bottom of the Saros Gulf, some 30m below the surface. Driving...
Scuba diving is one of the most enjoyable and relaxing experiences you can do. Diving offers you a great way to explore the open waters and discover all the wonders below. Below are two amazing places in Bodrum you may want to check out. Small Reef - this fantastic reef may not be as deep as other sites but it certainly is an amazing reef to explore. The reef will give you the chance to see colourful...
Consistently breaking more and more records, Turkey is in the news again as it looks to the Tourism Industry to reach new heights. Booking figures for 2019 are looking extremely strong, and Mehmet Nuri Ersoy who is the Culture and Tourism Minister mentioned in a in a meeting with representatives from the Tourism Sector mentioned that, ´They are discussing what tasks they should be responsible for and they...
The Anatolian lands intrigue many from overseas with beautiful golden sandy beaches, crystal blue waters, amazing scenery, natural heritages, as well as thousands of artifacts and ruins from the Ancient times, and yet still there is so much more to discover. The Island of Knights - back in ancient times Sovalye Island was used for the defense of Fethiye by the Knights of Rhodes, this is how the island...
With the beautiful Taurus mountains to the back & the majestic turquoise Mediterranean to the front, the town centre of Kalkan is an eclectic mix of historic architecture and modern living which is highly popular as both a worthwhile visit for tourists and a fabulous place to live for those seeking the perfect lifestyle in which to buy their new home. Made up of two parts which include the pebbly beach...
For thousands of years Iasos has always been the city of dreams and the jewel in the crown for those that fought over it in history, and those that choose to visit this beautiful ancient Carian City of today. Once an Island and a member of the Delian league of 468 BC, it fought the Persian Empire, got invaded by the Spartans, defeated by Alexander the Great, ruled by the Byzantines and eventually settled...
This summer we will see the launch of a new ferry to link Greece to Turkey. The governments in Ankara and Athens have apparently been negotiating for years, but now finally a decision has been made which will see the new daily ferry route connecting Greece with Turkey beginning June 2nd. The ferry will link Lavrio located 25 miles southeast of Athens with Cesme which is situated 55 miles west of...
This weekend Youth and Sports Day will take place to commemorate Turkey's significant step towards claiming their independence a century ago. This yearly anniversary is to celebrate the landmark in history which saw Military leader Mustafa Kemal sail from Istanbul to Samsun on the Black Sea with rallying forces to stop the Greek invasion. Turkey's ultimate victory happened three years later in Izmir, but...
Turkish tea is a very significant part of Turkey's culture. Each day, throughout the country, thousands of glasses of tea are drank. It could be a drink between family and friends, drinks in the workplace or even a welcoming drink to strangers. The Turkish have a very specific way of making tea and even though the process takes more time, they find the end result and taste worth it. They use a two tire...