Istanbul: Turkish Delights
In Istanbul, we sample the wonders of this city that bridges two continents. After cruising the busy port of the Bosphorus, we dive into the Grand ...
The Greek Isle of Rhodes
Built upon layers of civilizations — Italian, Greek, and Turkish — Rhodes, or "Rhodos," as locals call it, is the fourth largest of the Greek islan...
Turkish Delights — Watch with Lale Surmen Aran
Enjoy our live Monday Night Travel party with this video recorded on February 2, 2026. Istanbul is one of the world's great cities, period. And ...
VAT Rates in Europe
VAT Rates and Minimum Purchases Required to Qualify for Refunds Country of Purchase VAT Standard Rate* Minimum in Local...
Turkey's Aegean Coast
On the Hippie Trail: Istanbul to Kathmandu and the Making of a Travel Writer
New York Times Bestseller! Rick's personal travel journal along the storied "Hippie Trail" in 1978 Includes stops in Turkey, Iran, Afghanistan, Pak...
Lonely Planet Turkish Phrase Book
Antalya, Turkey
We will be visiting Antalya during the first week of May 2026. We’re hoping to see a beautiful, laid-back mid-sized seaside resort. Are we instead ...
Berlin’s Kieze: Europe’s Sesame Street
Walking through my temporary Berlin neighborhood — Prenzlauer Berg — I pass organic food stores, graffiti-slathered storefronts, scruffy parks live...
Bus or trains in Turkey
We will be attending a wedding in Istanbul in September 2026. We’d like to visit places like Troy or Heliopolis, and other ancient sites. Althoug...
Turkish Airlines Reviews
What are your thoughts on Turkish Airlines? Have never flown them and wondering if they are good? Thank you
Current Currency in Turkey
I read that Turkey is in the process of becoming an EU member. Does that mean they have converted to the Euro?
Air Travel Turkey
We are flying from Boston/or NYC to Istanbul ending trip in Bodrum. We prefer non stop or one stop so thought we would try Roundtrip Athens and do...
Verizon Wireless in Turkey
I have an iPhone 14 with Verizon Wireless with unlimited international data plan. Can I use it in Turkey without getting a local SIM? Thanks
Turkish Air tours
I'm in the process of trying to figure out the best way to see Istanbul, Ephesus and environs over 7-10 days. The Turkish Air Tours look good o...