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Turkey

Personal stories, travel hacks, and travel tips for the top destinations in Turkey. Check them out to get the most out of your trip!

Country Information

Capital

Ankara

Best Time to Visit

April to May, September to November

Transportation

Buses, Domestic flights, Rental cars, Trains

Language

Turkish

Population

84,339,067

UNESCO Sites

18

Currency

Turkish Lira (TRY)

Famous Cuisine

  • Kebab
  • Baklava
  • Turkish Delight
  • Pide
  • Manti

Top Attractions

  • Hagia Sophia
  • Cappadocia
  • Ephesus
  • Pamukkale
  • Topkapi Palace

Latest Posts

best hotels in cappadocia

The 11 Best Hotels in Cappadocia

Located in the heart of Turkey, Cappadocia is one of the most magical places on earth. A premier hot air balloon destination, tourists have been flocking to this hot spot for decades. I visited back in 2014 and was mesmerized by the power of the place. And I didn’t even go up in a balloon […]

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Ancient Flaming rocks, Mount Chimera, Antalya, Turkey

The Flaming Rocks: A Hot Tourist Site in Turkey!

Flaming rocks can be found worldwide, but one of the most unique and amazing places to see them is Cappadocia, Turkey. These rocks are a natural phenomenon that has become a popular tourist site over the years, and it’s not hard to see why! This is a one-of-a-kind location where the ground burns in nature’s […]

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Fountain and the The Blue Mosque in Istanbul, Turkey

The Mystical Charm of Sultan Ahmed’s Blue Mosque Unveiled

Lovers of great Ottoman architecture know well the graceful, seemingly weightless domes and intricate mosaic tiles that are the signature of the classic Ottoman style. Striking an elegant balance between heaven and earth, light and shadow, these structures — primarily religious in purpose — transformed the landscape of Turkey beginning in the early 1400s. Recognized […]

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