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15 Ancient Ruins You Can Visit in Turkey

15 Ancient Ruins You Can Visit in Turkey

by Richard Collett | Jun 21, 2024 | Stories, Travel Guides, Turkey

From the sun-drenched shores of the Mediterranean to the snowy plains of Anatolia, Turkey is packed with ancient ruins and historical sites to visit. Here are the best! Turkey’s landscapes are potted with ancient ruins. From early Neolithic societies right...
Is Turkey in Europe or Asia? Everything You Need to Know.

Is Turkey in Europe or Asia? Everything You Need to Know.

by Richard Collett | Jun 19, 2024 | Borders, Turkey

With continent spanning borders and a history straddling cultural boundaries, Turkey is a transcontinental nation. Is Turkey in Europe or Asia? Here’s everything you need to know. ‘Turkey is a European country, an Asian country, a Middle Eastern country, a...
Discovering Stories of Exile on a Syrian Food Tour in Istanbul

Discovering Stories of Exile on a Syrian Food Tour in Istanbul

by Richard Collett | Jun 18, 2024 | Stories, Turkey

In Istanbul, the city’s food scene tells hidden stories of exile. Here’s what I discovered on a refugee-led culinary tour of the Turkish metropolis. By Richard Collett “Culture is mix. Culture means a mix of things from other sources. And my town, Istanbul, was this...
10 Island Destinations For An Adventurous Travel Experience 

10 Island Destinations For An Adventurous Travel Experience 

by Richard Collett | Jun 13, 2024 | Stories, Travel Guides

From the white sand shores of the Philippines to the icy landscapes of Svalbard, here are 10 island destinations offering an adventurous travel experience. I love travelling off the beaten track, and for me, the pull of a remote island destination has a certain...
14 Best Things to Do in Ankara, Turkey

14 Best Things to Do in Ankara, Turkey

by Richard Collett | Jun 13, 2024 | Travel Guides, Turkey

From visiting Atatürk’s mausoleum to exploring ancient history at the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, here are the best things to do in Ankara. If I had a Turkish Lira for every time I’ve heard someone – be they travellers, fellow travel writers...
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