Visiting Istanbul without seeing the Bosphorus from a private deck is a missed opportunity. But in late 2025, navigating the yacht charter market requires street smarts. From the ‘runway’ vibes of Bebek to the serious sailing in Kalamış, here is your unfiltered guide to prices, marinas, and avoiding tourist traps.
Every year, tens of thousands of people take off from Turkish mountains without ever having flown before — and land smiling. Turkey has quietly become one of the world’s easiest places to try paragliding for the first time. From turquoise coastlines to surreal rock formations, paragliding here isn’t just about adrenaline. It’s about views you…
Ramadan 2026 in Turkey begins on February 19. Discover the complete Iftar and Imsak timetable for Istanbul, Ankara, and Antalya, along with practical tips for expats and travelers navigating the Holy Month during the winter season.
Cappadocia doesn’t look real the first time you see it. Giant stone cones, hidden churches carved into cliffs, and valleys that glow red at sunset—it feels more like a movie set than central Turkey. Yet this is daily life in Kapadokya, shaped by volcanoes and centuries of human ingenuity. I explored these valleys on foot,…
Reading the Bible is like reading a travel guide to Turkey, but visiting in 2026 requires more than just faithit takes logistics. With new Euro pegged entrance fees and shifting winter schedules, we’ve curated the essential ‘street smarts’ for walking in the footsteps of the Apostles.
Here’s a straight fact many visitors miss: in Azerbaijan, holiday dates are set by law and confirmed every December for the following year. That means businesses, banks, and government offices across the country shut down at the same time—especially in Baku. Below is the current, legally defined structure of official holidays (rəsmi bayramlar), national days…
Turkey’s 2026 holiday calendar brings strategic long weekends and major religious festivals that pause daily life. Here is the verified list of dates for Ramadan, Eid, and National days to keep your plans on track.
Building a gaming PC in Turkey in late 2025 requires nerves of steel and a calculator. With the Euro hitting 50 TL and the RTX 50-series launch, the market has shifted. We break down which cards are smart investments and which ‘legacy’ models are overpriced traps.
If you live in Turkey, the Notary (Noter) is more powerful than any court. From buying a car to renting an apartment, nothing happens without their red stamp. Inside: The 2026 fee changes you need to know before buying a vehicle.
If you think France or Italy owns the rights to world-class cheese, you haven’t had breakfast in Anatolia. With Erzincan Tulum joining Ezine as an EU protected delicacy in May 2025, Turkish dairy is finally getting its due. Here is your curator’s guide to the 28 essential varietiesand what they cost right now.
