Top Three Ancient Ruins Must see ancient sites in Antalya
Antalya is full of more ancient ruins than we can count. Just when we think we have seen them all,…
First Annual Top Five Reflections on 2021 and hopes for 2022
How is 2021 coming to a close? Between lockdowns for the first six months of the year and a four-month…
Finding Saint Nicholas Christmas legend in real life
Christmas is observed all over the world. Whether you hold to the Christian tradition of celebrating Jesus’ birth or view…
İrmik Helvası Classic Ottoman dessert made from semolina
With December well under way, the weather is growing colder in Antalya. Colder weather makes us crave rich, indulgent foods…
Shopping Malls in Antalya A run-down of what you will find in the malls of Antalya
Antalya is known for its turquoise waters and breath-taking views of the Mediterranean Sea. But even for the most hard…
Edvirevhan A unique Seljuk-period trading post and inn
With so much ancient history found in Antalya, ruins from later time periods are often overlooked. If more recent Anatolian…
Doyran Göleti An escape for picnics, hikes, and camping
If you are looking for an escape to nature from the noise of the city or the heat of the…
Meşhur Aksu Köfte Piyaz Delicious Antalya specialty with generous service
Looking for some tasty Turkish food? Don’t miss out on a chance to eat at Meşhur Aksu Köfte Piyaz while…
Ancient Arykanda Majestic mountainside ruins with space to roam
History and nature enthusiasts alike will find the secluded and majestic remains of Ancient Arykanda a welcome departure from many…
Yanartaş/Chimera Çıralı’s mythical eternal flames
Yanartaş is a mountaintop natural wonder where ancient myth and scientific phenomena collide. The eternal flames you find there have…
Karacaören Barajı at Gölbaşı Restaurant Scenic lake less than an hour from city center
Several years ago, on our way to Konya from Antalya, we serendipitously stumbled upon the most idyllic spot to stop…
Çınaraltı Garden Restaurant/Belmuar – This is Their Story A family using individual gifts to create something magical
Our first trip to Belmuar, now known as Çınaraltı Garden Restaurant, on a chilly day in April that could not…
Yarıkpınar Meydan Restaurant Peaceful setting with standard Turkish breakfast
One morning last summer after disappointingly discovering that Phaselis was too crowded to enter, we decided to comfort ourselves with…
Antalya Pazars Fruits and veggies and textiles, oh my!
Turkish pazars are famous for good reason, and Antalya pazars live up to the hype. From mouth-wateringly juicy cherries and…
Hadrian’s Gate Iconic triumphal arch in old-town Kaleiçi
Hadrian’s Gate, an iconic monument in Antalya, is a must-see photo spot found at one of the entrances to Antalya’s…