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  • Culture & Local Life

    Why Turkish Family Culture Will Surprise You (In the Best Way!)

    This blog takes you deep into the heart of Turkish family culture, exploring the customs, traditions, and social behaviors that define daily life in Turkey. From heartfelt hospitality to multi-generational family bonds, discover the…

    Serdar Akarca
  • Culture & Local Life

    Historical Markets of Bursa

    Ottoman Empire built many hans to Bursa City after declaring it their capital to boost the trade of their state located on the Silk and the Spice Routes.

    Kadir Akın
  • Culture & Local Life

    Cats & Dogs of Istanbul: BOJI

    Besides the Imperial Mosques and butling bazaars, travelers also notice the stray cats and dogs of Istanbul peacefully enjoying every corner of the city…

    Erkan Dülger
  • Culture & Local Life

    Istiklal, Bagdat and Nisantasi Streets

    Istanbul offers profound history to travelers around Sultanahmet and offers world-class shopping opportunities in Istiklal, Nisantasi, and Bagdat Streets…

    Erkan Dülger
  • Culture & Local Life

    Egyptian Market (Spice Bazaar) and New Mosque

    If you want to learn about Istanbul's texture, history, and examples from daily life in all details, New Mosque and Spice Bazaar are just for you.

    Erkan Dülger
  • Museums & Art

    Ethnography Museum of Ankara

    Ankara Ethnography Museum was designed to show every cultural detail of the Anatolian people to the official visitors of the Republic of Turkey.

    Erkan Dülger
  • Culture & Local Life

    Pottery in Cappadocia

    Avanos may not be the first place to make pottery and ceramics but it is the biggest handmade ceramic and pot producer of Cappadocia today…

    Erkan Dülger
  • Culture & Local Life

    Grand Bazaar

    With over 4000 shops located next to each other, it is still a must-see spot for whom like to go shopping. Here are the details if you like to pay a visit.

    Erkan Dülger

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