The ancient city of Kilistra, located on the historic King Road in the central Anatolian province of Konya, is drawing attention for its conical rock formations which resemble “fairy chimneys” found in Cappadocia. Like Cappadocia, the ancient city was home to Christian communities and historical buildings, including a cross-planned chapel, hyacinth church, large water cistern, churches, monasteries, watchtowers, shelters and ancient roads. The remains of […]
The southwestern province of Isparta boasts some of the most beautiful floral scents in the world, courtesy of its famous rose gardens and fields of lilies and lavender that lure tourists to the city, where visitors can experience rose season from spring until summer Known for its beautiful roses, the Turkish city of Isparta is […]
Moving to a new country and starting from scratch is never easy, but the hardest part is finding a job, which can be challenging but manageable with a little help It is a hard task to start a new life abroad and even harder to find a job to sustain yourself in a country where […]
With spring in the air, the Hobbit Houses in Central Anatolian’s Sivas have started to attract tourists from all around the world. The houses are inspired by the Hobbit holes depicted in the acclaimed film series, “The Lord of The Rings.” Built on a hillside, the houses in Sivas look exactly like those in the […]
Turkey’s top university authority announced yesterday that the limitations on the number of foreign students seeking to study in Turkish universities has been abolished. Thus, universities will be able to expand their 50 percent quota for foreign students, a positive move in the government’s drive to make Turkey an education hub in the Middle East […]
The largest cargo companies in the world are in a rush to secure spots at Istanbul’s new airport in-making, according to Turkish Transport Minister Ahmet Arslan. The new Istanbul airport, which will open on Oct. 29, will become a center for transportation along with passenger traffic, the minister told state-run Anadolu Agency in a recent interview. The first phase of the airport on the northern part […]
The most colorful season of the year is officially upon us and therefore there is every reason and more to open up your door to new experiences in the city. This weekend alone, there are activities and events catering to a wide variety of interests and each are either focused on, geared to, organized or […]
The 55th edition of the Presidential Cycling Tour of Turkey will start on Tuesday as a part of the “UCI World Tour” calendar for the third time. The Tour of Turkey will be held between April 16-21, competing 119 cyclists from 17 teams. Four World Tour teams are also among 17 teams which will cycle […]
When the subject of vacations is discussed, generally the trio of sea, sand and sun comes to the mind. However, there are also some people who like cold weather. For those who love white fluffy snow, winter is the best time to enjoy a holiday through various activities, with skiing and snowboarding topping the list. […]
Old mosques and churches, the 18th-century market, combine with broad boulevards, modern buildings, and shopping centers dotted with traditional red-tiled roofs. Izmir is a metropolitan city with a Mediterranean atmosphere. You can reach Izmir by any type of transportation from buses, trains, boats, and airplanes. It is also a base hub for holiday cruises in […]