Learn Turkish with Locals Turkish language immersion program in Adana
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A Day Trip from Antalya: Eğirdir Beautiful lake village with charm and delicious food
Just a short two-and-a-half-hour drive from Antalya’s city center in Isparta is the charming village of Eğirdir. Located on the…
2023 Top Five Reflections on 2023 and hopes for 2024
It’s official and it’s no surprise to those of us who live here: Antalya had a record-breaking 15.7 million visitors…
Kemer Hotels galore with endless beach access
Antalya’s coast is made up of miles upon miles of resort towns, each with a distinctively different feel and tourism…
Turkish Holidays Public and Religious holidays in the Republic of Turkey
When planning a visit to Antalya, it is important to plan around local holidays to insure all the sites you…
Kaş Popular holiday spot where charm and adventure collide
Kaş is western Antalya’s most well-known resort town. While nearby Kalkan traditionally draws a British crowd and further east Çıralı…
2022 Top Five Reflections on 2022 and hopes for 2023
Oh, what a year 2022 has been for Antalya! Between the war in Ukraine and the rising prices of gas…
STEM Uniquely Handcrafted Kaleiçi gift shop with locally made gifts to take home for family and friends
Souvenir and gift shops abound in Antalya, especially if you find yourself in Kaleiçi where every other storekeeper might try…
Tips for vacation rentals in Antalya So you’re staying in a villa….
After living in Turkey for almost ten years, we have stayed in our fair share of vacation rentals and hotels.…
What should I pack? An insider’s guide on how to pack for your time in Antalya
Knowing what kind of clothes to pack when you go on vacation can be tricky. Packing for Antalya is no…
Helpful Turkish Phrases and Common Words
Antalya is a diverse city where people from all over the world visit and live. Because English seems to be…
Konyaaltı Multi-Day Itinerary When you have 2-3 days to see the sites
If you plan on spending some time in Antalya outside of a resort, we recommend splitting your time between the…
How To Get Around Antalya Modes of transportation
As you plan a visit to Antalya, you might be wondering what methods of transportation are available. From taxi or…
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…