off the beaten path

Although it may remind you of war, destruction, and death, today Sarajevo is a vibrant, friendly, modern, and safe city. Let me guide you through the amazing capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina…

After living in Istanbul for over three years, it’s about time I share with you all its secrets! In this guide, I will tell you the best places to visit in Istanbul,…

It took me a while to persuade my boyfriend to visit Mardin with me. In the East of Turkey and close to the Syrian border, Mardin has always been a “no-go” place…

Beirut and Lebanon have been on my bucket list for ages but I never even knew why. Most of the news coming from Lebanon is either bad or very bad and there…

If you are visiting Istanbul in April and like me, you like color, you are in luck! Every year the city welcomes spring with its Istanbul Tulip Festival. Millions of tulips are planted and…

If you enjoy going off the beaten path, then you should head to Fener and Balat (Istanbul) and get lost in their historical, colorful, and narrow streets.     If you travel to Istanbul…

Büyük Valide Han is a hidden gem in Istanbul. The big han of the Sultan’s Mother is a historical inn where you can see the past, the present, and the best view of…

 Çamlıca Hill (Büyük Çamlıca Tepesi) is a non-touristic place that will give you one of the best views of Istanbul.     Istanbul is a city that never stops amazing me. I have spent…

If I say Indonesia, I am sure Bali is the first thing to come to mind. Bali is what best sells and most travelers start their journey to Indonesia on this beautiful…

Most people visiting Turkey travel to Istanbul, Cappadocia, Ephesus or Pamukkale. This is because not everybody knows that Turkey is also home to the Turquoise coast. Most people ignore Turkey as an…