Turkey Travel Guide

Bosphorous Bridge

Turkey is a model country where the cultures of the East and West have been infused into one. It is a transcontinental nation, being neither more affiliated to the west or east. Istanbul, the economic capital of the country, more often overshadows the political capital of Ankara. Istanbul is located on Northeastern part of the country while Ankara occupies a more central position.

Attractions in Turkey

An iconic landmark in Istanbul is the Bosphorus Bridge, linking Europe to Asia, or in this case, European Turkey to Asian Turkey (Anatolia). Turkey is well-known for its unique brand of coffee, which is a great way to finish a great meal. It is good to know and to specify whether you want your coffee plain, with some sugar or very sweet. This is because it is served with the specified amount of sugar mixed with the coffee granules in small cups. A must-try after a nice Turkish cuisine!

There is a healthy night-life in Turkey, most notably in Bodrum on the Aegean coast. Its nightlife is very appealing, with an array of bars, pubs and clubs that will suit people of all ages. The Bodrum nights are mysteriously dark, and together with the shimmer of the Bodrum castle, the atmosphere becomes very charming. There are discos too, and bars that play host to live music of many types every night. All these make for a wonderful evening.

Bodrum

If you are looking for an educational and enriching experience on your visit to Turkey, there are countless museums all over the country with unique archaeological value and ancient artifacts from the past Ottoman era or earlier. You could learn quite a fair bit about the history of Turkey and how modern day Turkey came about: a definite great way to spend your day.

For thrill-seekers and those that prefer to take the road less traveled, there are a host of interesting outdoor tours and activities in Turkey. There are aerial sports like ballooning, paragliding, and skydiving. Furthermore, there are also rafting, mountain climbing, diving and spelunking just to name a few other outdoor activities.

When to Visit Turkey

The temperature in Turkey, especially in the continental areas inland can get very hot in the summer and extremely cold in winter. The coastal areas though, tend to be less extreme, with dry summers and wet winters. Hence, it would be best to visit the country in spring or autumn.