What “Republic” means to us? Author: Eda Özden Günyüz As Türkiye turns 100 on October 29, 2023, we take a look at why this momentous occasion is so dear to us. Those of us who live in as delicate geographies as us are raised to be hyper-aware of the impact politics and global affairs haveRead more
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SITE’s Events Director Takes on Türkiye Guest Blog Post by Jacqueline Acomb As the Director of Events at Society for Incentive Travel Excellence — more commonly known in the industry as “SITE” — I am thrilled to be bringing SITE’s annual Global Conference to Istanbul, Türkiye, in February 2024. We chose Istanbul in part becauseRead more
Let’s Talk Turkey! Guest Blog Writer: Terry Manion The phrase “Let’s Talk Turkey” means to discuss something directly and frankly. The origin of the phrase is widely debated. For the purposes of this blog, the origin is not relevant, so we’ll leave that debate for others. On this recent trip my wife Tracey and IRead more
An Unforgettable Family Adventure in Turkey: From Cappadocia to Bodrum and Istanbul Guest Blog Writer: Miguel Assis, VOQIN This summer my wife and I together with our 6 year old sun and 10 year old daughter, embarked on an unforgettable 17-night adventure through Turkey, a country where history blends seamlessly with natural beauty and modernRead more
Bomonti Neighborhood One of İstanbul’s most forefront neighborhoods is Bomonti, found in Şişli, gained momentum in popularity due to the surplus of nightlife dominated venues that have opened throughout this lively district. Bomonti is well-known for its unique food experiences however, Türk by Chef Fatih Tutak is second to none. Its new ascension into the Michelin Guide throughRead more
New Hotels in Istanbul A new season of various prestigious hotels are opening all across Istanbul that embody unique characteristics that can cater to a wide range of guests. The freshly opened JW Marriott Hotel is found on the shores of the Marmara Sea in the neighborhood of Ataköy, where guests can embrace breathtaking viewsRead more
Historical Sites Under Renovation With the new year of 2023 approaching, a plethora of world-renowned historical sites previously under renovation are finally ready to welcome the public through a fresh lens. The Basilica Cistern (Yerebatan Sarnıcı) has opened its doors following a two year renovation, in which one can discover its opulent marble columns asRead more
ISTANBUL Bieannial Since 1987, the Istanbul Biennial has been organized by the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (IKSV). Unique to other conventional art exhibitions, the Istanbul Biennial favors an exhibition model that strives to enable a dialogue between artists and the audience through the interactive nature of their works. This year’s exhibition took placeRead more
Urla – Destination for your Next Vacation! Urla is one of the emerging and very talked-about tourist destinations for the past 2-3 years. But unfortunately, it is still not explored to its full potential. Are you looking forward to exploring some new places on your next holiday? Urla- the hidden pearl of İzmir, Turkey isRead more
DOMELAND View over the Golden Horn and Beyoglu from the Ottoman-era Süleymaniye Mosque. Istanbul’s famed skyline has seen several new arrivals in the last year alone. PHOTO: RENA EFFENDI This article was published in Wall Street Journal on March 4th 2022: https://www.wsj.com/articles/istanbul-luxury-tourist-destination-11646399096 Istanbul’s Latest Reinvention: A Luxury Tourist Destination A flurry of new andRead more
