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Weekend Getaway: Bursa
If you need something new to suppress the bad-weather blues or you just want to get out of Istanbul and into your ski boots,...
Weekend Getaway: The Green City of Düzce
Tired of the massive crowds of this crazy city or just sick of the usual vibes and having been everywhere already? Then you must...
Weekend Getaway: Edirne
Looking for an affordable, easily explored, and architecture-filled weekend trip from Istanbul? Edirne is the place to be! While not as glamourous as other...
Weekend Getaway: Alaçatı
Despite Istanbul’s beauty, sometimes a break from its busy buzz and hassle is needed! A quick weekend gateway to one of Turkey’s less-frequented towns...
Weekend Getaway: Xanthi & Thessaloniki (Part 2)
Part 2 focuses on Thessaloniki, Greece and is a continuation of part 1.
After another three hours of driving, our next stop was Thessaloniki. We checked in...
Weekend Getaway: Xanthi & Thessaloniki (Part 1)
Part 1 focuses on Xanthi, Greece. Part 2 focuses on Thessaloniki.
Our family loves travelling. Whenever we have such an opportunity we always use it. We’ve been to lots...
Weekend Getaway: Muğla
Looking to experience a city with a mellow vibe? Head to southwest Turkey, away from the crowds, to the picturesque city of Muğla, located...
Weekend Getaway: Lake Sapanca
Like many places in Turkey, there's a story behind Lake Sapanca's name. In fact, it derives from a myth that many locals apparently still...
Weekend Getaway: 48 Hours in Sofia, Bulgaria
In a city the size of Istanbul, it’s definitely understandable that sometimes you just want to get away. One place that would normally not...
Weekend Getaway: Ayvalık
With the weather improving and spring right around the corner, many of us are thinking about where to travel within Turkey. There is one...
Weekend Getaway: Bozcaada
Where can you feel like being on a Greek island without leaving Turkey? Look no further than the beautiful Aegean island of Bozcaada (known...
Weekend Getaway: Gökçeada
Sometimes the sights, sounds, and smells of Istanbul get a bit too overwhelming and an escape is needed from this “City of Cities”. For...
Weekend Getaway: Edirne
With the Children’s and Youth holiday coming up on 23 April and warmer weather upon us, many of you may be wondering where to...
İzmir Getaway: Tire
Being a connoisseur of Turkish open-air markets, I couldn’t wait to visit the one that claims to be the country’s largest: the Salı Pazarı...
A Long Weekend on the Lycian Way: Kaş to Üçağız
The Lycian Way is heaven for hikers. Its 540 kilometres following the ancient Lycian route between Antalya and Fethiye and provides plenty of chances...
Green Getaway: Iğneada Longoz Forests National Park
About twenty minutes into our walk, our guide hushed us. We were about to enter the Iğneada Longoz Forests National Park, and he asked...
Green Getaway: Atatürk Ormanı and Florya Sahil Parkı
Fighting against the stereotype that Istanbul has few green spaces or parks is not an easy thing to do. It’s a common complaint that...
Getting to the Airport: More Than One Way to Getaway
Going on weekend getaways is one of the perks of living in Istanbul. The Mediterranean sun is just a hop, skip and a jump...
Turna.com: Your Gateway to a Seamless Travel Experience
Planning your dream vacation should usually be one of the most exciting and hassle free experiences. With hundreds of possible destinations and numerous travel...
Welcome to Istanbul: An Orientation Guide for Moving to & Living in Turkey
So you've decided to move to Istanbul. Hoş geldiniz and congrats on a fantastic decision! We're confident you'll love it here just as much...
Off the Beaten Track: Nine Vacation Spots in Turkey
Turkey is a country of immense diversity. This includes diversity of culture, geography, scenery, cuisine, art, and perspective. Throughout my time in Turkey I...
Yabangee Mission: A Bridge Between Communities
Yabangee is an English resource and community platform for Turkey's diverse array of internationals, as well as for globally-minded locals. Having been active in...
Why Every Istanbulite Should Visit Warsaw
Honestly, Warsaw had never been at the top of my travel bucket list. I would have enjoyed seeing it one day, but it just...
Waymarking the Carian Trail – Part 2
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Bozborun Peninsula
Bozburun is the full package; it has stunning rocky cliffs, turquoise waters, traditional village life, and a tourism industry just...